problem
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"

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?"

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"

Related terms: question case riddle crossword_puzzle pons_asinorum homework_problem koan word_square Gordian_knot rebus poser puzzle
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