solid

1 of 3

adjective

sol·id ˈsä-ləd How to pronounce solid (audio)

: being without an internal cavity

a solid ball of rubber

b(1)

: printed with minimum space between lines

(2)

: joined without a hyphen

a solid compound

: not interrupted by a break or opening

a solid wall

: having, involving, or dealing with three dimensions or with solids

a solid configuration

: of uniformly close and coherent texture : not loose or spongy : compact

: possessing or characterized by the properties of a solid : neither gaseous nor liquid

solid waste

: of good substantial quality or kind

solid comfort

: such as

: sound

solid reasons

: made firmly and well

solid furniture

: reliable

a solid performer

: having no break or interruption

waited three solid hours

: unanimous

had the solid support of the party

: intimately friendly or associated

solid with the boss

: prudent

also : well established financially

: serious in purpose or character

: of one substance or character: such as

: entirely of one metal or containing the minimum of alloy necessary to impart hardness

solid gold

: of a single color

solidly adverb

solidness noun

solid

2 of 3

noun

: a geometrical figure or element (such as a cube or sphere) having three dimensions see Volume Formulas Table

: a substance that does not flow perceptibly under moderate stress, has a definite capacity for resisting forces (such as compression or tension) which tend to deform it, and under ordinary conditions retains a definite size and shape

: the part of a solution or suspension that when freed from solvent or suspending medium has the qualities of a solid

—usually used in plural

milk solids of protein and lactose

: something that is solid: such as

: a solid color

: a compound word whose members are joined together without a hyphen

US slang : favor sense 3a

Ted Evans might be one of those people. … "Can you do me a solid and watch my stuff?" he'll ask, returning the favor if anyone else needs to do the same.

Laylan Connelly

So her husband did her a solid and dropped her off for the afternoon, where she was free to sketch some of the exhibits …

Steven Lemongello

Synonyms

Adjective

commonsense
commonsensible
commonsensical
firm
good
hard
informed
just
justified
levelheaded
logical
rational
reasonable
reasoned
sensible
sober
valid
well-founded

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adjective Concrete is a solid material. When ice melts, it passes from a solid to a liquid form. I was on a liquid diet when I was sick because I couldn't digest solid food. I was glad to get off the plane and back on solid ground. The pond was frozen solid. The ring is solid gold. a chunk of solid marble I prefer solid colors like blue or green instead of plaids and stripes. Noun She couldn't eat solids after the surgery. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Four days later is a road test against Illinois, which shared the regular-season title with UW last season and is expected to be solid again in 2022-23.

Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The sound is solid, the concept is cool, and the convenience can’t be beat.

Robert Levine, Billboard, 7 Sep. 2022 Alabama’s wanted to develop his passing ability and his 8-for-10 night with 76 yards and a touchdown was solid.

Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Performance was solid throughout my two-floor, 1,600-square-foot home but dropped off slightly in the back garden.

Simon Hill, WIRED, 3 Sep. 2022 The Ohioan’s forehand, which had been solid all week, let him down with 16 unforced errors, and Kyrgios broke serve in the third and fifth games to seize command.

Michael Lewis, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2022 McDonald was solid in limited action last season, recording 325 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 60 carries.

Ryan Mcfadden, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2022 The defense should be solid once again, but depth at cornerback and inside linebacker is a concern.

Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 First-year starter Tyler Cherry has also been solid (58.1% passer for 262 yards and two TDs) through two weeks.

Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Sep. 2022

Noun

Cleanup is a breeze: Discard any solids from the tray, tip splattered liquid down the drain, and rinse the whole thing with mild dish soap and warm water.

Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 1 May 2020 Allow the mixture to infuse for 15 to 30 minutes, then strain out the ginger, pressing gently on the solids to squeeze out any remaining liquid.

M. Carrie Allan, The Denver Post, 23 Aug. 2019 Purée until smooth, then strain the liquid, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon or silicone spatula to extract as much liquid as possible; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Saveur, 17 Mar. 2015 Right after eating, scrape whatever solids are left into the trash, including napkins.

Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2020 Also called dry toilets, these act as their own processing facility, in which solids (including toilet paper) are deposited into a tank that also contains peat moss or coconut coir, a fiber from the outer husk of coconuts.

The Editors, Field & Stream, 5 May 2020 Finally, the last sensor identifies the shape and nature of any solids.

Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 7 Apr. 2020 Some of those improvements included projects such as inflatable dams to store wastewater or partially treating overflows by spinning them in a centrifuge to separate solids.

Sarah Bowman, IndyStar, 2 May 2020 Consider vitamin D and iron; avoid bulky solids close to bottle times.

Susan Reslewic Keatley, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2020

Adverb

Gone are the days—at least for this installment of OR—of being denied meeting opportunities because the product manager at a front-of-show outdoor behemoth is booked solid with only the largest national retail accounts.

Outside Online, 11 Aug. 2021 Reservations are booked solid more than a month in advance.

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 Six months later, Sacks is booked solid until April 2023 and has a waitlist that stretches into the hundreds.

Mattie Kahn, Town & Country, 9 Aug. 2022 If your relationship is rock-solid, then these witty insults will give him a good laugh.

Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022 Aiden is rock-solid, cranking out miles and consistently having a good time.

Maggie Slepian, Outside Online, 1 Apr. 2021 Space is directionless, but many of the most famous Hubble photographs place solid-seeming surfaces at the bottom of the frame, vaguely geologic structures rising up, and then empty horizons above.

New York Times, 12 July 2022 The total value of goods solid is an incredible $1.312 trillion, while the total customers are more than 1.3 billion.

Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 26 May 2022 Simply put, an ecobrick is a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle, packed solid with used plastics.

Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 20 May 2022 See More

单词	solid
释义	solid 1 of 3 adjective sol·id ˈsä-ləd 1 a : being without an internal cavity a solid ball of rubber b(1) : printed with minimum space between lines (2) : joined without a hyphen a solid compound c : not interrupted by a break or opening a solid wall 2 : having, involving, or dealing with three dimensions or with solids a solid configuration 3 a : of uniformly close and coherent texture : not loose or spongy : compact b : possessing or characterized by the properties of a solid : neither gaseous nor liquid solid waste 4 : of good substantial quality or kind solid comfort : such as a : sound solid reasons b : made firmly and well solid furniture c : reliable a solid performer 5 a : having no break or interruption waited three solid hours b : unanimous had the solid support of the party c : intimately friendly or associated solid with the boss 6 a : prudent also : well established financially b : serious in purpose or character 7 : of one substance or character: such as a : entirely of one metal or containing the minimum of alloy necessary to impart hardness solid gold b : of a single color solidly adverb solidness noun solid 2 of 3 noun 1 : a geometrical figure or element (such as a cube or sphere) having three dimensions see Volume Formulas Table 2 a : a substance that does not flow perceptibly under moderate stress, has a definite capacity for resisting forces (such as compression or tension) which tend to deform it, and under ordinary conditions retains a definite size and shape b : the part of a solution or suspension that when freed from solvent or suspending medium has the qualities of a solid —usually used in plural milk solids of protein and lactose 3 : something that is solid: such as a : a solid color b : a compound word whose members are joined together without a hyphen 4 US slang : favor sense 3a Ted Evans might be one of those people. … "Can you do me a solid and watch my stuff?" he'll ask, returning the favor if anyone else needs to do the same. Laylan Connelly So her husband did her a solid and dropped her off for the afternoon, where she was free to sketch some of the exhibits … Steven Lemongello solid 3 of 3 adverb : in a solid manner also : unanimously Synonyms Adjective commonsense commonsensible commonsensical firm good hard informed just justified levelheaded logical rational reasonable reasoned sensible sober valid well-founded See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective Concrete is a solid material. When ice melts, it passes from a solid to a liquid form. I was on a liquid diet when I was sick because I couldn't digest solid food. I was glad to get off the plane and back on solid ground. The pond was frozen solid. The ring is solid gold. a chunk of solid marble I prefer solid colors like blue or green instead of plaids and stripes. Noun She couldn't eat solids after the surgery. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Four days later is a road test against Illinois, which shared the regular-season title with UW last season and is expected to be solid again in 2022-23. Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The sound is solid, the concept is cool, and the convenience can’t be beat. Robert Levine, Billboard, 7 Sep. 2022 Alabama’s wanted to develop his passing ability and his 8-for-10 night with 76 yards and a touchdown was solid. Michael Casagrande \| Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Performance was solid throughout my two-floor, 1,600-square-foot home but dropped off slightly in the back garden. Simon Hill, WIRED, 3 Sep. 2022 The Ohioan’s forehand, which had been solid all week, let him down with 16 unforced errors, and Kyrgios broke serve in the third and fifth games to seize command. Michael Lewis, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2022 McDonald was solid in limited action last season, recording 325 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 60 carries. Ryan Mcfadden, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2022 The defense should be solid once again, but depth at cornerback and inside linebacker is a concern. Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 First-year starter Tyler Cherry has also been solid (58.1% passer for 262 yards and two TDs) through two weeks. Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Sep. 2022 Noun Cleanup is a breeze: Discard any solids from the tray, tip splattered liquid down the drain, and rinse the whole thing with mild dish soap and warm water. Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 1 May 2020 Allow the mixture to infuse for 15 to 30 minutes, then strain out the ginger, pressing gently on the solids to squeeze out any remaining liquid. M. Carrie Allan, The Denver Post, 23 Aug. 2019 Purée until smooth, then strain the liquid, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon or silicone spatula to extract as much liquid as possible; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Saveur, 17 Mar. 2015 Right after eating, scrape whatever solids are left into the trash, including napkins. Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2020 Also called dry toilets, these act as their own processing facility, in which solids (including toilet paper) are deposited into a tank that also contains peat moss or coconut coir, a fiber from the outer husk of coconuts. The Editors, Field & Stream, 5 May 2020 Finally, the last sensor identifies the shape and nature of any solids. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 7 Apr. 2020 Some of those improvements included projects such as inflatable dams to store wastewater or partially treating overflows by spinning them in a centrifuge to separate solids. Sarah Bowman, IndyStar, 2 May 2020 Consider vitamin D and iron; avoid bulky solids close to bottle times. Susan Reslewic Keatley, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2020 Adverb Gone are the days—at least for this installment of OR—of being denied meeting opportunities because the product manager at a front-of-show outdoor behemoth is booked solid with only the largest national retail accounts. Outside Online, 11 Aug. 2021 Reservations are booked solid more than a month in advance. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 Six months later, Sacks is booked solid until April 2023 and has a waitlist that stretches into the hundreds. Mattie Kahn, Town & Country, 9 Aug. 2022 If your relationship is rock-solid, then these witty insults will give him a good laugh. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022 Aiden is rock-solid, cranking out miles and consistently having a good time. Maggie Slepian, Outside Online, 1 Apr. 2021 Space is directionless, but many of the most famous Hubble photographs place solid-seeming surfaces at the bottom of the frame, vaguely geologic structures rising up, and then empty horizons above. New York Times, 12 July 2022 The total value of goods solid is an incredible $1.312 trillion, while the total customers are more than 1.3 billion. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 26 May 2022 Simply put, an ecobrick is a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle, packed solid with used plastics. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 20 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English solide, from Middle French, from Latin solidus; akin to Greek holos whole — more at safe First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adverb 1651, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing solid packed solid solid as a rock rock solid regular solid solid of revolution solid angle solid-state solid geometry (as) solid as a rock solid-looking See More packed solid solid as a rock rock solid regular solid solid of revolution solid angle solid-state solid geometry (as) solid as a rock solid-looking See More Kids Definition solid 1 of 2 adjective sol·id ˈsä-ləd 1 : not hollow a solid ball of rubber 2 : not loose or spongy : compact a solid mass of rock 3 : neither liquid nor gaseous The water turned to solid ice. 4 : made firmly and well a solid chair 5 : being without a break, interruption, or change a solid yellow line I practiced for a solid hour. 6 : unanimous sense 1 The candidate had the solid support of her party. 7 : reliable, dependable a solid citizen solid advice 8 : of one material, kind, or color solid gold solid 2 of 2 noun 1 : something (as a cube) that has length, width, and thickness 2 : a substance that keeps its size and shape : a solid substance Medical Definition solid 1 of 2 adjective sol·id ˈsäl-əd 1 : being without an internal cavity : not hollow solid tumors 2 : possessing or characterized by the properties of a solid : neither gaseous nor liquid 3 of immunity : capable of resisting severe challenge solid 2 of 2 noun 1 : a substance that does not flow perceptibly under moderate stress, has a definite capacity for resisting forces (as compression or tension) which tend to deform it, and under ordinary conditions retains a definite size and shape 2 : the part of a solution or suspension that when freed from solvent or suspending medium has the qualities of a solid —usually used in plural milk solids solid adjective 1 as in good based on sound reasoning or information the only solid conclusion that the jury could have reached Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance good logical reasonable sensible reasoned valid hard rational firm true justified plausible just sober real informed credible commonsense commonsensible levelheaded actual validated well-founded commonsensical convincing substantiated certain cogent sure certified verified confirmed corroborated colorable Antonyms & Near Antonyms unreasonable irrational illogical unsound unfounded unjustified weak invalid nonsensical uninformed unsupported groundless flimsy nonrational unsubstantiated unwarranted unconvincing implausible unreasoned nonvalid false misguided fallacious misled See More 2 as in hard having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure the ice cream is too solid to scoop right now Synonyms & Similar Words hard thick compact stiff rigid heavy compressed dense sturdy firm unyielding compressed compacted hardened tempered condensed stiffened substantial indurated close rocklike inelastic thickset unbending inflexible adamantine case-hardened impenetrable impermeable ramrod nonporous Antonyms & Near Antonyms soft thin loose spongy flexible flabby elastic scattered malleable pliable light squishy supple pliant floppy porous limp slack flaccid squashy airy permeable bendable droopy lank ultrasoft See More 3 as in self having or consisting of a single color both kittens are black, but one has a solid coat and the other has a few white patches Synonyms & Similar Words self neutral monochrome self-colored monochromic monochromatic achromatic Antonyms & Near Antonyms colorful varied variegated multicolored rainbow shaded varicolored kaleidoscopic chromatic polychromatic polychrome marbled dappled motley striated striped dapple mottled dotted banded barred checkered patterned streaked speckled pied brindle plaid flecked piebald specked pinto parti-colored brindled skewbald bicolored spotted tricolored parti-color trichromatic dichromatic tricolor two-tone bicolor bichrome See More 4 as in strong not showing weakness or uncertainty some people see a solid handshake as a sign of strong character Synonyms & Similar Words strong sturdy firm robust vigorous powerful iron stout tough forceful hearty hard mighty lusty ironclad unyielding lively confident energetic vital spirited brisk secure jazzy animated springy perky vivacious zippy peppy sprightly certain assured frisky jaunty sprightful sure sanguine Antonyms & Near Antonyms weak uncertain feeble fragile frail listless limp spiritless diffident wimpy insecure weakened characterless spineless frail wishy-washy effete self-doubting weak-kneed See More 5 as in reliable worthy of one's trust a solid source of information to reporters Synonyms & Similar Words reliable good steady true safe responsible dependable strong secure trustworthy loyal trusty sure calculable tried trustable steadfast constant tried-and-true devoted fast faithful proven staunch effective sound honest bedrock firm sincere valid stanch infallible unerring unquestionable true-blue impeccable unimpeachable faultless validated confirmed verified irreproachable telling single-minded attested authenticated blameless guiltless inerrant Antonyms & Near Antonyms unreliable uncertain unsafe false untrustworthy questionable shaky undependable treacherous dodgy untrue traitorous problematic dubious doubtful inconstant fickle uncertain disloyal unfaithful perfidious problematical faithless lying debatable hazardous dishonest deceitful unsound risky shady mendacious suspect fishy disputable untruthful recreant untried unconfirmed doubtable See More
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