problem
/ˈpɹɒbləm/
problem
📚 Meanings
- 1.
a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
"the main problem was the lack of money"
- 1.
(of a person or animal) difficult to train, control, or manage.
"a problem child"
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We need to solve this problem before lunch.
We need to solve this problem before lunch.
If you have a problem, just tell me right away.
If you have a problem, just tell me right away.
The mechanic found the problem with my car engine.
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How do you pronounce problem?
problem is pronounced [/ˈpɹɒbləm/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does problem mean?
problem means "problem". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is problem?
problem is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "We need to solve this problem before lunch." — used to mean "problem".
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