Problem

noun
/ˈprɒb.ləm/

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

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