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solid adjective [ ˈsɒlɪd ]

• firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
• "the stream was frozen solid"
Similar: hard, rock-hard, rigid, firm, solidified, set, frozen, jellied, congealed, concrete,
Opposite: liquid, gaseous,
• having three dimensions.
• "a solid figure with six plane faces"
• not hollow or containing spaces or gaps.
• "a sculpture made out of solid rock"
• dependable; reliable.
• "the defence is solid"
Similar: well founded, well grounded, valid, sound, reasonable, logical, weighty, authoritative, convincing, cogent, plausible, credible, reliable, dependable, firm, unshakeable, trustworthy, stable, steadfast, unfailing, staunch, constant, unwavering, sensible, level-headed, down-to-earth, decent, law-abiding, upright, upstanding, worthy, financially sound, secure, creditworthy, of good financial standing, in funds, profit-making, able to pay its debts, debt-free, solvent, in credit, not in debt, out of debt, in the black, ungeared, unlevered, unindebted,
Opposite: untenable, incoherent, unreliable,
• on good terms with.
• "he thought he could put himself in solid with you by criticizing her"
• severe; unfair.
• "they'll be solid on him for that mistake"

solid noun

• a substance or object that is solid rather than liquid or fluid.
• a body or geometric figure having three dimensions.
Origin: late Middle English: from Latin solidus ; related to salvus ‘safe’ and sollus ‘entire’.

do someone a solid

• do something for someone as an act of kindness; do someone a favour.
"they're a business, not a family friend or a buddy who will do you a solid for being a good customer"

the solid South

• the politically united southern states of America, traditionally regarded as giving unwavering electoral support to the Democratic Party.



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