solid

Definition

  • noun: a solid substance
  • noun: a geometrical figure or element (as a cube or sphere) having three dimensions
  • adjective: firm or hard
  • adjective: being without an internal cavity
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: just, valid, important

Examples

  • Financially, the company is '(as) solid as a rock'. [=the company is in very good condition]

  • a 'solidly' Republican area/suburb [=an area/suburb where most people vote for Republicans]

  • Environmentalists were 'solidly' [='completely'] opposed to drilling in the area.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Okay. Not what I had in mind. Aw! Hey, look. The Golden Gate Bridge, isn't that great? It's not made up of solid gold like we thought, which is kind of disappointed. But still... I sure am glad you told me earthquakes are a myth, Joy. - Otherwise I be terrified right now. (..)
    2015 Inside Out