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Problem — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hitch noun A small problem, delay, or snag.
  • issue noun A subject or problem that people discuss or disagree about.
  • problem noun A difficult situation or matter that needs to be solved or dealt with.
  • snag noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
  • wrinkle noun A small crease or fold in an otherwise smooth surface, especially skin or fabric.

Senses

Problem is used for these senses in English:

  • hitch (informal) A problem, delay or source of difficulty.
  • issue (US, originally, _, psychology, usually, in the plural) A psychological or emotional difficulty, (now, _, informal, figurative, _, and, _) any problem or concern considered as a vague and intractable difficulty.
  • monkey wrench (figurative) An unexpected or troublesome problem, obstacle or dilemma.
  • problem A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
  • snag (figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.
  • wrinkle A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.

hitch — full definition

  1. noun A small problem, delay, or snag.
  2. noun A device or fitting used to attach something, such as a trailer, to a vehicle.
  3. verb To fasten or attach something, especially to a vehicle.
  4. verb To hitchhike; to get a ride by signaling passing vehicles.

issue — full definition

  1. noun A subject or problem that people discuss or disagree about.
  2. noun A single edition of a magazine, newspaper, or comic.
  3. verb To officially give out, publish, or send something into circulation.

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