solid
solid
(sɒlɪd )Word forms: plural solids
1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
2. countable noun
A solid is a substance that stays the same shape whether it is in a container or not.
Solids turn to liquids at certain temperatures.
...the decomposition of solids.
3. adjective
A substance that is solid is very hard or firm.
The snow had melted, but the lake was still frozen solid.
The concrete will stay as solid as a rock.
4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
6. adjective
Banks are built to look solid to reassure their customers.
The car feels very solid.
solidly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
Their house, which was solidly built, resisted the main shock.
solidity (səlɪdɪti ) uncountable noun
...the solidity of walls and floors. [+ of]
7. adjective
[approval]
You want a husband who is solid and stable, someone who will devote himself to you.
All the band come from good, solid, working-class backgrounds.
Mr Zuma had a solid reputation as a grass roots organiser.
solidly adverb
Graham is so solidly consistent.
solidity uncountable noun
He had the proverbial solidity of the English.
8. adjective
9. adjective
The CIU provides churches with solid advice on a wide range of subjects.
All I am looking for is a good solid performance.
I've always felt that solid experience would stand me in good stead.
solidly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
She's played solidly throughout the spring.
10. adjective
You use solid to describe something such as the basis for a policy or support for an organization when it is strong, because it has been developed carefully and slowly.
I am determined to build on this solid foundation.
...a Democratic nominee with solid support within the party and broad appeal beyond.
...Washington's attempt to build a solid international coalition.
firm, united, unanimous, consistent, undivided, of one mindsolidly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
The Los Alamos district is solidly Republican.
So far, majority public opinion is solidly behind the government.
...a society based solidly on trust and understanding.
solidity uncountable noun
...doubts over the solidity of European backing for the American approach. [+ of]
11. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun, -ed ADJ]
If you do something for a solid period of time, you do it without any pause or interruption throughout that time.
We had worked together for two solid years.
solidly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
People who had worked solidly since Christmas enjoyed the chance of a Friday off.
12. See also rock-solid
