Results for solid

Definitions of solid:

part of speech: noun

Solidness.

part of speech: noun

A firm compact body; a body not liquid or fluid; in geom., a magnitude which has length, breadth, and thickness.

part of speech: adjective

Having the parts firmly adhering: hard: compact: full of matter: not hollow: strong: having length, breadth, and thickness ( opp. to a mere surface): cubic: substantial: weighty.

part of speech: noun

A substance having the parts firmly adhering together: a firm, compact body, opposed to fluid.

part of speech: adjective

Capable of withstanding pressure; opposite to fluia; compact; cubic; as, solid contents; not hollow; weighty; as, a solid argument; colloquially, continuous; as, a solid hour; firm; as, a solid foundation.

part of speech: adjective

Hard; firm; compact; impenetrable; not liquid or fluid; not hollow; healthy; strong; valid; just; not light or superficial.

part of speech: noun

A body capable of resisting pressure; a substance not fluid; a body having length, breadth, and thickness.

part of speech: adverb

Solidly.

Usage examples for solid:

• If I were in your place I shouldn't feel so sure of being on solid ground, and if something else turned up that offered me a good chance-" " What! "The Lesser Bourgeoisie", Honore de Balzac

• Several days after this, the patient having gained strength rapidly, he was permitted solid food. "The Secret Witness", George Gibbs

• The Geyer woman is not much on looks, but she's solid and if I'm not mistaken, she knows her business. "One Woman's Life", Robert Herrick