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solve

/s/A/lv/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. A solution; an explanation.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Did you solve the problem?
    Synonyms figure out lick puzzle out work work out

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. find the solution

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Solve an equation.
    Solve for x.
    Synonyms resolve

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. settle, as of a debt

    verb.communication

    Examples
    Solve an old debt.
    Synonyms clear

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a result or conclusion; as, to <i>solve</i> a doubt; to <i>solve</i> difficulties; to <i>solve</i> a problem.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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