Solid

usgb/ˈsɑːlɪd/
adjective

Hard or firm, with a fixed shape, not liquid or gas.

Ice is water in its solid form.
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Often appears as...

  • solid ground
  • solid wood
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Physical States

Use 'solid' to distinguish from liquid or gas when discussing states of matter.

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When water freezes, it becomes a solid.
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Material Strength

'Solid' often implies something is sturdy or well-built in construction contexts.

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The house's foundation is made from solid concrete.
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