SOLID | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SOLID in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SOLID with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Solid

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Latin solidus; related to salvus ‘safe’ and sollus ‘entire’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsɒlɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

Short Definition:

firm and stable in shape

Examples:
  • the stream was frozen solid
  • solid fuels
Definition:

having three dimensions

Short Definition:

having three dimensions

Examples:
  • a solid figure with six plane faces
Definition:

not hollow or containing spaces or gaps

Short Definition:

not hollow or containing spaces or gaps

Examples:
  • a sculpture made out of solid rock
  • a solid mass of flowers
  • the shops were packed solid
Definition:

dependable; reliable

Short Definition:

dependable

Examples:
  • the defence is solid
  • there is solid evidence of lower inflation
Definition:

on good terms with

Short Definition:

on good terms with

Examples:
  • he thought he could put himself in solid with you by criticizing her
Definition:

severe; unfair

Short Definition:

severe

Examples:
  • they'll be solid on him for that mistake

Word: Solid

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsɒlɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a substance or object that is solid rather than liquid or fluid.

Short Definition:

substance or object that is solid rather than liquid or fluid

Definition:

a body or geometric figure having three dimensions.

Short Definition:

body or geometric figure having three dimensions

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