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
- noun A small problem, delay, or snag.
- noun A device or fitting used to attach something, such as a trailer, to a vehicle.
- verb To fasten or attach something, especially to a vehicle.
- verb To hitchhike; to get a ride by signaling passing vehicles.
issue — full definition
- noun A subject or problem that people discuss or disagree about.
- noun A single edition of a magazine, newspaper, or comic.
- verb To officially give out, publish, or send something into circulation.