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| solution |
the act or process of solving a problem or question. [2/4 definitions] |
| straighten |
When you straighten something, you make it neat or right again. If you straighten out something, like a problem or situation, you fix it. [1/2 definitions] |
| stubborn |
When something is stubborn, it is hard to deal with. If a problem is stubborn, it is hard to solve. [1/2 definitions] |
| sufficient |
If something is sufficient, it is enough. If you have sufficient food in the refrigerator, you don't need to get more. You have enough. If you brought sufficient clothing for your trip, you brought enough clothing. There is no problem. |
| suggestion |
If you make a suggestion, you offer an idea that you think might solve a problem or be useful for something or just fun. [1/2 definitions] |
| suit |
When a plan or idea suits you, it means that it works well for you. It's not a problem. [1/4 definitions] |
| tack |
a way of dealing with a problem. [1/4 definitions] |
| take the bull by the horns |
to handle a difficult problem in a direct manner, even if one is afraid. |
| thank |
Sometimes when people blame someone for something, they say, for example, "We have Peter to thank for this." That means that they feel that "Peter" is the person who caused this problem or did this bad thing. [1/2 definitions] |
| think |
When you think, you use your mind to solve a problem, make a decision, or answer a question. [1/5 definitions] |
| traffic jam |
a slowing down or stopping of the flow of traffic due to there being too many vehicles trying to move through or there being an accident or other problem on the road. |
| trouble |
If you are having trouble with your leg, you are having some problem with your leg. It might be a serious problem. Maybe it hurts a lot or you can't move it. If someone has heart trouble, they are having a problem with their heart. [1/8 definitions] |
| use |
When there is no use in doing something, it means that nothing good will come from it. There is no reason to do it because it won't help anything or solve any problem that you need to solve. [1/8 definitions] |
| weakness |
a personal problem; defect. [1/3 definitions] |
| woe |
trouble or problem. [1/2 definitions] |
| work |
If you try something and it works, it solves your problem. It is successful. If something doesn't work, it is not successful. It doesn't do what you were hoping for. [1/12 definitions] |
| work out |
If you work out a problem, you solve it by thinking a lot, talking with others, or trying special things. [1/3 definitions] |
| wrong |
When something is wrong with something, there is a problem with it. It's not working right or it doesn't look right. If something is wrong with a person, they are having some kind of problem. Maybe a part of their body is in pain or not working right, or maybe they are having a problem in their life. [1/5 definitions] |
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