Problem definition
Problem is a noun meaning "a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved." It has 3 meanings, listed below with example sentences.
- Part of speech
- noun
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- How common
- Everyday word
Problem as a noun
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
"she and her husband are having problems"
Same sense: job
a question raised for consideration or solution
"our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
a source of difficulty
"what's the problem?"
Same sense: trouble
Synonyms and antonyms
- job definition
- trouble
How to say problem
Problem has 2 syllables. Syllable counts and rhymes come from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary.
PROBLEM in word games
- Scrabble
- 13
- Words With Friends
- 17
- Anagrams
- 0
Is PROBLEM a valid Scrabble word? Yes, it is in the ENABLE list most word games use. Check PROBLEM in the word checker, or unscramble PROBLEM to see the shorter words in its letters.
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