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| 1. | [ noun ] a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | |
| Synonyms: | job | |
| Examples: | "she and her husband are having problems" "it is always a job to contact him" "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog" |
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| Related terms: | difficulty race_problem balance-of-payments_problem | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a source of difficulty | |
| Synonyms: | trouble | |
| Examples: | : "one trouble after another delayed the job" "what's the problem?" |
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| Related terms: | difficulty matter deep_water growing_pains can_of_worms hydra trouble | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a question raised for consideration or solution | |
| Examples: | "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve" |
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| Related terms: | question case riddle crossword_puzzle pons_asinorum homework_problem koan word_square Gordian_knot rebus poser puzzle | |
| Similar spelling: |
Preble Pribble Pribyl profile |
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