problem — a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːbləm/
Example Sentences
- My biggest problem is that I can't stop eating pizza.
- The problem with homework is that it interferes with my video game time.
- We need to identify the problem before we can fix it.
problem
NOUN[/ˈprɑːbləm/]
a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with
A problem overwhelms a professional surrounded by urgent tasks at desk
A problem awaits its solver — confront it and both struggle and strength grow together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'problema' meaning 'thing put forward' or 'obstacle', derived from Greek 'probállein' meaning 'to throw forward', composed of 'pro-' (forward) and 'ballein' (to throw).
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + -blem (from ballein, to throw) = problem (something thrown before one; an obstacle)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My biggest problem is that I can't stop eating pizza.”
“The problem with homework is that it interferes with my video game time.”
“We need to identify the problem before we can fix it.”
“Money problems keep me awake at night.”
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