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problem
What does problem mean?
problem (noun): a difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce problem?
/ˈpɹɑbləm/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does problem come from?
From Middle English probleme, from Middle French probleme.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to problem
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “problem” mean?
a health facility where patients receive treatment
Not quite: that's what hospital means.
the event of something burning (often destructive)
Not quite: that's what fire means.
a difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with
Right! That's what “problem” means.
a regular stopping place for ground transportation
Not quite: that's what station means.
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