solution

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/
noun 5verb 1

Collocations

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1

(noun.) to a problem, difficult situation, etc.

ADJ

complete, comprehensive | partial

effective, good, happy, ideal, neat, optimal, perfect, real

We finally found an effective solution when we decided to work together on the project.

acceptable | satisfactory, workable | correct, right | easy, obvious, simple | possible | feasible, practical, realistic, viable | cost-effective | creative, imaginative, ingenious | drastic, radical

early, immediate, instant, quick, speedy

The company found a quick solution to the software problem that was affecting all employees.

final, lasting, long-term, permanent, ultimate | interim, short-term, temporary | proposed | pragmatic | compromise, negotiated | diplomatic, peaceful, political | military | technical

VERB + SOLUTION

look for, seek, work towards

achieve, agree (on), arrive at, come up with, find, produce, reach, work out

The team worked out a practical solution to reduce the company's waste.

propose, put forward, suggest | adopt | offer, provide

PREP

~ for

The government is still searching for a solution for the housing crisis.

~ to

We finally found a solution to our broken refrigerator by calling a repair specialist.

2

(noun.) liquid in which a solid has been dissolved

ADJ

concentrated, neat, strong | dilute, weak | saturated | acid | alkaline | aqueous | saline, salt | bicarbonate, sodium chloride, etc.

SOLUTION + VERB

contain

PREP

in ~

The salt dissolves quickly when you stir it in solution with warm water.

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