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A house must be built on solid foundations if it is to last. The same principle applies to man, otherwise he too will sink back into the soft ground and becomes swallowed up by the world of illusion.
Sai Baba

Meaning of "solid" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SOLID

From Old French solide, from Latin solidus firm; related to Latin sollus whole.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SOLID

solid  [ˈsɒlɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOLID

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Solid can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SOLID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Solid

Solid is one of the four fundamental states of matter. It is characterized by structural rigidity and resistance to changes of shape or volume. Unlike a liquid, a solid object does not flow to take on the shape of its container, nor does it expand to fill the entire volume available to it like a gas does. The atoms in a solid are tightly bound to each other, either in a regular geometric lattice or irregularly. The branch of physics that deals with solids is called solid-state physics, and is the main branch of condensed matter physics. Materials science is primarily concerned with the physical and chemical properties of solids. Solid-state chemistry is especially concerned with the synthesis of novel materials, as well as the science of identification and chemical composition.

Definition of solid in the English dictionary

The first definition of solid in the dictionary is consisting of matter all through. Other definition of solid is of the same substance all through. Solid is also sound; proved or provable.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SOLID


bellied
ˈbelɪd
biosolid
ˈbaɪəʊˌsɒlɪd
bullied
ˈbʊlɪd
calid
ˈkælɪd
collied
ˈkɒlɪd
Euclid
ˈjuːklɪd
eyelid
ˈaɪˌlɪd
jellied
ˈdʒɛlɪd
lid
lɪd
nonsolid
ˌnɒnˈsɒlɪd
olid
ˈɒlɪd
rallied
ˈrælɪd
rock-solid
ˌrɒkˈsɒlɪd
semisolid
ˌsɛmɪˈsɒlɪd
slid
slɪd
squalid
ˈskwɒlɪd
stolid
ˈstɒlɪd
trolleyed
ˈtrɒlɪd
unsolid
ʌnˈsɒlɪd
valid
ˈvælɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOLID

solicitude
solid angle
solid compound
solid figure
solid food
solid for
solid fuel
solid geometry
solid injection
solid propellant
solid solution
solid word
solid-fuel heating
solid-state
solid-state physics
solidago
solidare
solidarism
solidarist
solidaristic

WORDS THAT END LIKE SOLID

annelid
callid
camelid
chrysalid
cichlid
felid
flip one´s lid
gelid
glid
halid
invalid
mustelid
Ozalid
pallid
pan lid
Platonic solid
psyllid
screw lid
semi-invalid
Valladolid

Synonyms and antonyms of solid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SOLID»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «solid» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of solid

Translation of «solid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SOLID

Find out the translation of solid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of solid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «solid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

固体的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sólido
570 millions of speakers

English

solid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ठोस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صِلْب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

твердый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sólido
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কঠিন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

solide
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pepejal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

fest
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

固体の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고체의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngalangi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rắn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

katı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

solido
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

stały
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

твердий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

solid
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στερεός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

soliede
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fast
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

solid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of solid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOLID»

The term «solid» is very widely used and occupies the 2.447 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SOLID» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «solid» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «solid» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about solid

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10 QUOTES WITH «SOLID»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word solid.
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Ryan Adams
When I start working on a batch of tunes - like roughly 10 solid tunes - I always know there'll be another 10 to follow, because for every song I invest a lot of time in, there's another song waiting behind it.
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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
We must promote solid traits such as work ethics, a dignified lifestyle, matching actions to rhetoric, performance rather than grandstanding.
3
Raymond Arroyo
Many believe effective networking is done face-to-face, building a rapport with someone by looking at them in the eye, leading to a solid connection and foundational trust.
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Sai Baba
A house must be built on solid foundations if it is to last. The same principle applies to man, otherwise he too will sink back into the soft ground and becomes swallowed up by the world of illusion.
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Penn Badgley
For a while I didn't believe in marriage. But I think I do believe in having a love. I'm not saying only one love ever, but in having a good, solid relationship. I think that's possible.
6
Kevin Brady
And I am convinced that a single focus on preserving the purchasing power of the dollar, in effect, guarding against inflation or deflation, actually creates a solid foundation for the greatest job growth and the strongest economy that America can have.
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Heather Brooke
CCTV is seen either as a symbol of Orwellian dystopia or a technology that will lead to crime-free streets and civil behaviour. While arguments continue, there is very little solid data in the public domain about the costs, quantity and effectiveness of surveillance.
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Michael N. Castle
Their families helped them realize that there was more out there for them. These students came to Delaware State because of its inexpensive tuition, closeness to home, and solid reputation.
9
Tessanne Chin
I do have very solid reggae roots based on the fact that I'm Jamaican, and so that is a part of myself; even if I never do all reggae, it has to come out in some way because that's who I am.
10
Carlo Collodi
Once upon a time there was a piece of wood. It was not an expensive piece of wood. Far from it. Just a common block of firewood, one of those thick, solid logs that are put on the fire in winter to make cold rooms cozy and warm.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOLID»

Discover the use of solid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to solid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Book Yourself Solid: The Fastest, Easiest, and Most Reliable ...
The new edition of the bestselling business development guide Book Yourself Solid, Second Edition reveals why self-promotion is a critical factor to success, giving you a unique perspective that makes this guide much more than an ordinary ...
Michael Port, 2010
2
All that is Solid Melts Into Air: The Experience of Modernity
This book develops the idea that Modernity's defining characteristic is that of continual reassertion of ambivalence.
Marshall Berman, 1983
3
Book Yourself Solid Illustrated: The Fastest, Easiest, and ...
For the first time ever you can have the Book Yourself Solid Mobile app. Install it on any device and the Book Yourself Solid System comes to life. Do all of 49 exercises from the new book on any device, including your desktop computer.
Michael Port, 2013
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Solid Rocket Propulsion Technology
This book, a translation of the French title Technologie des Propergols Solides, offers otherwise unavailable information on the subject of solid propellants and their use in rocket propulsion.
A. Davenas, 1992
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Principles of Adsorption and Reaction on Solid Surfaces
While the theory of surface reactions is still under active development, the approach Dr. Richard Masel takes in this book is to outline general principles derived from thermodynamics and reaction rate theory that can be applied to ...
Richard I. Masel, 1996
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ANALYTIC SOLID GEOMETRY
This text, primarily intended for undergraduate courses in mathematics, provides an excellent exposition of the fundamentals of solid geometry.
DIPAK CHATTERJEE, 2003
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Developing Solid Oral Dosage Forms: Pharmaceutical Theory & ...
This book is intended for pharmaceutical professionals engaged in research and development of oral dosage forms.
Yihong Qiu, Yisheng Chen, Geoff G.Z. Zhang, 2009
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Ultrasonic Waves in Solid Media
Explains the physical principles of wave propagation and relates them to ultrasonic wave mechanics and the more recent guided wave techniques that are used to inspect and evaluate aircraft, power plants, and pipelines in chemical processing ...
Joseph L. Rose, 2004
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Solid-State Laser Engineering
A revised and updated book dealing principally with the design and development of lasers. It is the only book available dealing exclusively with solid-state lasers. Emphasis is placed on engineering and practical considerations.
Walter Koechner, 2006
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Solid-Liquid Separation
This book is designed to bring the readers up-to-date on the principles and industrial practices of solid-liquid separation and washing technology. Particular attention is given to hardware and to its evaluation, application and selection.
Ladislav Svarovsky, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOLID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term solid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kojima Reveals Bloody New Metal Gear Solid 5 Poster
Kojima explained the poster, which depicts Snake and sniper Quiet dripping with blood, will be seen in “limited stores” from August. He also explains the text ... «IGN, Jul 15»
2
The box for Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain also wipes its …
Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain bears no logo of Kojima Productions, the game's developing studio. It also does not say "A Hideo Kojima Game." Earlier ... «Polygon, Jul 15»
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Watch Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain's “alternate” E3 2015 …
Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain offers you numerous choices of how to approach its challenges, and now Konami wants to show you some of those. «VG247, Jul 15»
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Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain E3 trailer released
Ah, Kojima can do a trailer all right. This one—the E3 2015 trailer for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain—is about as Kojima as a trailer can get. It's packed ... «PC Gamer, Jun 15»
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19 Awesome Details We Noticed in Metal Gear Solid 5: The …
By Jose OteroYesterday, we published an expanded hands-on preview for Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain based off of 12-hours of playtime. We had a ... «IGN, Jun 15»
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Chapter 1 Mission Names …
As fans of the Metal Gear Solid series probably already know, Konami has recently held special press events in all regions where gaming journalists from all ... «Geek Snack, May 15»
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Kojima name vanishes from Metal Gear Solid 5 materials [Updated]
The Kojima Productions Twitter account is now a generic Metal Gear Solid 5 Twitter account, and Eurogamer note that Hideo Kojima has disappeared from ... «PC Gamer, Mar 15»
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Kojima Says Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Is the Last …
By Brian AlbertMetal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima says The Phantom Pain will be the final game in the "Metal Gear Saga." Kojima has made claims like this ... «IGN, Mar 15»
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Federal deficit lowest since Great Recession amid solid economic …
Echoing other upbeat forecasts, a new report Monday said the federal deficit is on track to hit its lowest level in years as economic growth continues at a solid ... «Los Angeles Times, Jan 15»
10
Has Hideo Kojima Revealed The Release Date For Metal Gear …
Has Hideo Kojima Revealed The Release Date For Metal Gear Solid 5? 496 Share. TODAY. Hearthstone: Two New Grand Tournament Cards Revealed! «IGN, Dec 14»

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