solids
Pronunciation: [ˈsɑː.lɪdz]
Word
Context: “science”
(noun) a type of matter that keeps its shape and does not flow, like a rock or a block of wood. Solids are different from liquids and gases because they are hard and have a definite shape.
Example
The ice in the freezer is a solid and it stays in the shape of the ice tray.
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Water is not a solid; it takes the shape of the container it's in.
Example
Can you name some examples of solids around us?
Context: “mathematics”
(noun) a three-dimensional shape that has length, width, and height. Examples of solids in math include cubes, cones, and spheres.
Example
The teacher showed us how to calculate the volume of various solids in class.
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Points and lines are not solids; they do not have three dimensions.
Example
What solids can you find in your classroom?
Context: “finance”
(noun) something that is stable and trustworthy, like investments or businesses that don't change much in value. It means that you can rely on it not to fail.
Example
Her savings account is a solid investment that will grow over time.
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That plan wasn't solid, and it ended up losing money.
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What options do we have for solid investments right now?
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