solved
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /sɒlvd/
KK: /sɑlvd/
adjective
Definition
Having a solution or answer to a problem or question.
Example
The mystery was finally solved after many years of investigation.
Conversation
Did you hear about the math problem that was finally solved?
Yeah, it took them years, but they finally figured it out!
It's amazing how a long-standing question can be solved like that.
Definitely! It gives hope that other mysteries can be cracked too.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
resolved
settled
answered
Antonyms
unsolved
unresolved
ambiguous
verb
Definition
To find an answer to a problem or question.
Example
She solved the math problem quickly.
Tense Forms
Past: solved
Past Participle: solved
Conversation
Did you hear about the math problem we had to solve?
Yeah, I heard it was really tough!
I finally solved it after a few tries.
Root Explanation
Solved → It is formed from "solvere" (meaning to loosen or to free) and the past participle suffix "-d". The word "solved" means to have loosened or freed a problem or question from uncertainty, thus finding an answer.
Memory Tip
Think of 'loosening' a problem to find the answer — that's what 'solved' means.
Visually Confused Words
unsolved
resolved
stoled
souled
soiled
slaved
olived
sole