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solid

/ˈsɒlɪd/ noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

A solid is a substance or object that is firm and keeps its shape, not liquid or gas.
💡 Use 'solid' to describe something that is not liquid or gas and maintains a definite shape.

Example Sentences

The table is made of solid wood and feels very strong .
The table is not a solid and feels very weak .

Word in Context

Yesterday in science class we did a small experiment with ice . We watched the ice slowly melt on a plate and timed how long it took . I learned that ice is a solid , so it keeps its shape until it warms and becomes water . If you leave the plate in the sun , the ice will melt faster , so we moved it back to the table . The teacher said this was a good way to see how heat changes things .

Common Phrases

solid object solid mass solid structure

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