Problem

Meaning

a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved

a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome

Example Sentences

We need to solve this problem quickly.

We need to find a solution to this problem.

Synonyms

issue, difficulty, trouble, challenge

Entry 1

issue, difficulty, trouble, challenge

Entry 2

issue, trouble, difficulty, challenge

Antonyms

solution, answer, resolution

Entry 1

solution, answer, resolution

Entry 2

solution, answer, resolution

Collocations

solve a problem, serious problem, major problem, problem solving, big problem

Entry 1

solve a problem, serious problem, major problem, problem solving

Entry 2

solve a problem, big problem, serious problem