Problem - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈprɑːbləm|  American pronunciation of the word problem
Brit.  |ˈprɒbləm|  British pronunciation of the word problem

noun

- a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved (syn: job)
she and her husband are having problems
urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog
- a question raised for consideration or solution
our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
- a source of difficulty (syn: trouble)
what's the problem?

Extra examples

Racism and sexism are major social problems.

The company is having financial problems.

He has chronic health problems.

The mechanic fixed the problem with the car.

There are a few problems with your argument.

We have to find a way to solve this problem.

She is bothered by family problems.

We didn't have any problems getting here.

I have my own problems to deal with.

Mosquitoes are a problem in the summer.

The main problem is unemployment.

I do not have a simple solution to the drug problem.

He has a drink problem.

I've been having a few problems with my car.

She was older than me, but that wasn't a problem.

Word forms

noun
singular: problem
plural: problems
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