solution to
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- noun
- /səˈluːʃən tuː/
- Look, I have the solution to all your problems.
- solution to problems
- find solutions to
- solutions to challenges
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Watch on YouTubeSo what is the solution to these three puzzles?
- So what is the solution to these three puzzles?
- But I, I, I don't see a simple solution to that simple rule.
- And it seems like the solution to that is extremely doable.
- So why is Bitcoin the solution to government then?
- That is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
- The answer is we're working on some kind of solution to prevent contagion.
- We remain committed to developing diverse solutions to address AMR.
- There are lots of partial solutions to problems.
- Altman thinks he has a solution to this jobs apocalypse problem.
Examples
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That is, to me, the best solution to these types of issues.
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I may have the solution to your problems.
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And that is the solution to the question.
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I think I have a solution to your little problem.
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This is the solution to all our problems.
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The group's stated goal was to find solutions to human suffering through humanitarian programs.
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We love big solutions to big problems, don't we?
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Technological improvements such as better light bulbs are part of the solution to the climate problem.
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Finding a quick and efficient solution to traffic congestion is essential for the city.
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The teacher helped the students discover a solution to their math problems during the lesson.
Synonyms
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2.1
An answer to a problem or a way to deal with a difficult situation
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An answer that shows how to solve a problem
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3.7
Solving a problem or ending a disagreement
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A clear, effective answer that fixes a problem
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A new and useful way to solve a problem
Antonyms
How Effective
Surface Forms
Morphology
solution + to
The noun 'solution' (a proposed answer) combined with the preposition 'to' simply marks the target or problem, so the phrase 'solution to' literally means 'an answer for/aimed at' some problem. This compositional pattern is common across languages and follows standard English noun + preposition structures, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
Solution to gives a small picture. Imagine a locked box and a key: the key is the solution to the box because it opens it. That's why solution to means 'an answer' or 'a way to fix a problem'.