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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   A three-dimensional figure (as opposed to a surface, an area, or a curve).

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   A favor.

   “I owe him; he did me a solid last year.”

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   An article of clothing which is of a single color throughout.

   “I prefer solids over paisleys.”

5. Meaning 5 · noun

   (in the plural) Food which is not liquid-based.

   “The doctor said I can't eat any solids four hours before the operation.”

6. Meaning 6 · adjective

   (of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid or a gas.

   “Almost all metals are solid at room temperature.”

7. Meaning 7 · adjective

   Large in size, quantity, or value.

8. Meaning 8 · adjective

   Lacking holes, hollows or admixtures of other materials.

   “solid chocolate”

9. Meaning 9 · adjective

   Strong or unyielding.

   “a solid foundation”

10. Meaning 10 · adjective

    Excellent, of high quality, or reliable.

    “I don't think Dave would have done that. He's a solid dude.”

11. Meaning 11 · adjective

    Hearty; filling.

    “a solid meal”

12. Meaning 12 · adjective

    Worthy of credit, trust, or esteem; substantial; not frivolous or fallacious.

13. Meaning 13 · adjective

    Financially well off; wealthy.

14. Meaning 14 · adjective

    Sound; not weak.

    “a solid constitution of body”

15. Meaning 15 · adjective

    Written as one word, without spaces or hyphens.

    “American English writes many words as solid that British English hyphenates.”

16. Meaning 16 · adjective

    Not having the lines separated by leads; not open.

17. Meaning 17 · adjective

    United; without division; unanimous.

    “The delegation is solid for a candidate.”

18. Meaning 18 · adjective

    Of a single color throughout.

    “He wore a solid shirt with floral pants.”

19. Meaning 19 · adjective

    (of drawn lines) Continuous; unbroken; not dotted or dashed.

    “The solid lines show roads, and the dotted lines footpaths.”

20. Meaning 20 · adjective

    Having all the geometrical dimensions; cubic.

    “A solid foot contains 1,728 solid inches.”

21. Meaning 21 · adverb

    Solidly.

22. Meaning 22 · adverb

    Without spaces or hyphens.

    “Many long-established compounds are set solid.”

How this word is used

• General “I owe him; he did me a solid last year.”
• General “I prefer solids over paisleys.”
• General “The doctor said I can't eat any solids four hours before the operation.”
• Everyday “Almost all metals are solid at room temperature.”
• General “solid chocolate”
• General “a solid foundation”
• General “I don't think Dave would have done that. He's a solid dude.”
• General “a solid meal”
• General “a solid constitution of body”
• General “American English writes many words as solid that British English hyphenates.”
• General “The delegation is solid for a candidate.”
• General “He wore a solid shirt with floral pants.”
• General “The solid lines show roads, and the dotted lines footpaths.”
• General “A solid foot contains 1,728 solid inches.”
• General “Many long-established compounds are set solid.”

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