solve
/sɑːlv/
find answer, resolve
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To find an answer or a solution to a problem, puzzle, or mystery.
"They are trying to solve the complex math problem."
- 2.
To find a way to deal with a difficult situation or problem, or to explain its cause.
"We need to solve the budget deficit."
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We need to solve this problem before it gets worse.
We need to solve this problem before it gets worse.
Can you help me solve this puzzle?
Can you help me solve this puzzle?
The detective worked tirelessly to solve the mystery.
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How do you pronounce solve?
solve is pronounced [/sɑːlv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does solve mean?
solve means "find answer, resolve". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is solve?
solve is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "We need to solve this problem before it gets worse." — used to mean "find answer, resolve".
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