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solid

/ˈsɑ.lɪd/noun, adjective2 syllables

Solid means: of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous.

Synonyms for solid39

noun, as in the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape

solidness, solid state

adjective, as in of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous

coagulated, solidified, concrete, congealed, jelled, jellied, dry, semisolid, solid-state, hard

adjective, as in providing abundant nourishment

adjective, as in of the same color throughout

self-colored, self-coloured, homogeneous, homogenous

adjective, as in of good quality and condition; solidly built

adjective, as in acting together as a single undiversified whole

unanimous, whole, undiversified

adjective, as in of one substance or character throughout

homogeneous, homogenous

adjective, as in not soft or yielding to pressure

adjective, as in having length, breadth and thickness

cubic, three-dimensional

adjective, as in meriting respect or esteem

upstanding, respectable

adjective, as in characterized by good substantial quality

adjective, as in entirely of one substance with no holes inside

adjective, as in uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks

unbroken

adjective, as in impenetrable for the eye

adjective, as in financially dependable

adjective, as in of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial

also used for solid

considerable, closed, closed up

Includes material from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Opposites of solid

liquid, gaseous, hollow

What does solid mean?18

adjective

1

of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous“ice is water in the solid state”

2

providing abundant nourishment“a hearty meal”

3

of the same color throughout“solid color”

4

of good quality and condition; solidly built“a solid foundation”

5

acting together as a single undiversified whole“a solid voting bloc”

6

of one substance or character throughout“solid gold”

7

not soft or yielding to pressure“a firm mattress”

8

having length, breadth and thickness“a cube is a solid figure with six sides”

9

meriting respect or esteem“an upstanding member of the community”

10

characterized by good substantial quality“solid comfort”

11

entirely of one substance with no holes inside“a solid block of wood”

12

uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks“a solid line across the page”

13

impenetrable for the eye“solid blackness”

14

financially dependable“the bank is solid and will survive this attack”

15

of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial“work of solid scholarship”

noun

1

the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape

2

matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure

3

a three-dimensional object, structurally rigid, usually resistant to changes of shape or volume

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Solid in a sentence

  • They soaked that bread, solid as clay, in very old dregs of wine.jimkillock
  • The five states of matter are solid, liquid, gas, plasma, and cat.shekitten
  • You didn't win, but that was a solid attempt.megamanenm
  • I seek advice from knowledgeable, inquisitive and solid people.AlanF_US
  • A substance can be solid, gaseous, or liquid.Eccles17
  • Before our baby could eat solid food, we fed her pap.SuperNerd9
  • Quickset cement becomes solid quickly, but doesn’t cure as fast.mollydot
  • Poop jokes aren't my favorite, but they're a solid number two.rul

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of solid

as a noun

plural
solids

as a adjective

comparative
solider
superlative
solidest