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problem > 3 senses
NOUN1problem, jobA state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
2problem, troubleA source of difficulty
3problemA question raised for consideration or solution
problem > pronunciation
Soundspraa'blahm
Rhymesabolitionism, absenteeism, absolutism, and 544 more rhymes in ahm at the HyperDic website...
problem > noun 1, state
MeaningA state of difficulty that needs to be resolved.
Examples"she and her husband are having problems"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog"
Synonymsjob
Narrowerrace problem; balance-of-payments problem
Broaderdifficulty
problem > noun 2, cognition
MeaningA source of difficulty.
Examples"what's the problem?"
Synonymstrouble
Narrowercan of worms; deep water; growing pains; hydra; matter
Broaderdifficulty
problem > noun 3, communication
MeaningA question raised for consideration or solution.
Examples"our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
Narrowerpuzzle, puzzler, mystifier, teaser; case; homework problem; riddle, conundrum, enigma, brain-teaser; poser, stumper, toughie, sticker; Gordian knot; crossword puzzle, crossword; koan; word square, acrostic; pons asinorum; rebus
Broaderquestion, head

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