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solid

intermediateB1

/ˈsɒlɪd/ · sol-id

Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or gaseous.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or gaseous.

مضبوط اور مستحکم شکل میں; مائع یا گیس نہیں۔

مضبوط

mazboot

Formal: مضبوط

Synonyms

firmsturdyrobustمضبوطپختہٹھوس

Antonyms

liquidsoftfragileمائعنرمکمزور

Common Collocations

  • solid foundation
  • solid evidence
  • solid performance

Example Sentences

The table is made of solid wood.

یہ میز مضبوط لکڑی سے بنی ہوئی ہے۔

Yeh mez mazboot lakri se bani hui hai.

He gave a solid argument in favor of the proposal.

اس نے اس تجویز کے حق میں مضبوط دلیل دی۔

Us ne is tajwez ke haq mein mazboot daleel di.

The solid structure of the building withstood the earthquake.

عمارت کی مضبوط ساخت نے زلزلے کا مقابلہ کیا۔

Imarat ki mazboot sakht ne zilzile ka muqabla kiya.

Easily Confused With

soluble:Soluble refers to the ability of a substance to be dissolved, while solid refers to a firm and stable shape.

Word Family

solidify
verbمضبوط کرنا
solidarity
nounیکجہتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a rock as being solid.

Picture a sturdy table that is unmovable.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پکے پتھر کی طرح اپنی بات پر قائم رہو،

Pakay patthar ki tarah apni baat par qaim raho,

Stay firm on your words like a solid rock.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پانی پتھر کو بھی گھس دیتا ہے。

Pani patthar ko bhi ghis deta hai.

Water can wear down even stone.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "solidus" — whole, unbroken

First known use: 14th century

The word 'solid' has evolved from Middle English, derived from Old French 'solide', and originally from Latin 'solidus', referring to something that is whole or dense.