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Meaning of 'solve' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Solve [ n.]
- A solution; an explanation.
2 . Solve [ v. t.]
- 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 solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem.

Meaning of 'solve' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . solve [ v]
Meaning (1):
- settle, as of a debt
Example in sentence:
  • clear a debt;
  • solve an old debt
Meaning (2):
- find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
Example in sentence:
  • did you get it?;
  • Did you get my meaning?;
  • did you solve the problem?;
  • He could not work the math problem;
  • this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out;
  • Work out your problems with the boss
Meaning (3):
- find the solution
Example in sentence:
  • solve an equation;
  • solve for x

Nearby Words:

sol sol-fa sol-faed sol-faing sola solace solaced solacement solacing solacious

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