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solid

/ˈsɒlɪd/

A solid is a substance or object that stays in the same shape and size. It is one of the three main states of matter, distinct from liquids and gases.

Exemples

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1

Ice is a solid, but water is a liquid.

Ice is a solid, but water is a liquid.

2

The scientist examined the unknown solid in the lab.

The scientist examined the unknown solid in the lab.

3

Can you do me a solid and help me move this box?

Can you do me a solid and help me move this box?

Famille de mots

Nom
solid
Verb
solidify
Adverbe
solidly
Adjectif
solid
Apparenté
solidity
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'soldier' standing firm and still like a 'solid' block.

Quiz rapide

A brick is a _____, but milk is a liquid.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : solid

Exemples

1

Ice is a solid, but water is a liquid.

everyday

Ice is a solid, but water is a liquid.

2

The scientist examined the unknown solid in the lab.

formal

The scientist examined the unknown solid in the lab.

3

Can you do me a solid and help me move this box?

informal

Can you do me a solid and help me move this box?

4

In physics, a solid maintains its volume and shape.

academic

In physics, a solid maintains its volume and shape.

5

The company produces high-quality industrial solids.

business

The company produces high-quality industrial solids.

Famille de mots

Nom
solid
Verb
solidify
Adverbe
solidly
Adjectif
solid
Apparenté
solidity

Collocations courantes

crystalline solid crystalline solid
geometric solid geometric solid
dissolved solids dissolved solids
hard solid hard solid
pure solid pure solid

Phrases Courantes

do someone a solid

to do a favor for someone

solids and liquids

the different physical states of materials

eating solids

babies starting to eat food that is not milk

Souvent confondu avec

solid vs solidity

Solid is the state or object itself, while solidity is the quality of being firm.

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Notes d'usage

When used as a noun, it typically refers to a physical substance that is not liquid or gas. In slang, 'a solid' refers to a favor.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'solid' as a noun when they mean 'strength' or 'hardness'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'soldier' standing firm and still like a 'solid' block.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'solidus', meaning whole, firm, or undivided.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one solid, two solids Often follows the definite article 'the' in scientific contexts
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, parents refer to 'starting solids' when a baby begins eating pureed or soft food.

Quiz rapide

A brick is a _____, but milk is a liquid.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : solid

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