problem — meaning in English

English meaning

• kink noun A tight twist or bend in something that is normally straight, such as hair, rope, or wire.
• problem noun A difficult situation or matter that needs to be solved or dealt with.
• trouble noun A difficult, worrying, or dangerous situation or problem.

Senses

problem is used for these senses in English:

• kink A difficulty or flaw that is likely to impede operation, as in a plan or system.
• problem A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
• trouble Difficulty in doing something.

kink — full definition

1. noun A tight twist or bend in something that is normally straight, such as hair, rope, or wire.
2. noun A small flaw or snag in a plan, system, or process that needs to be fixed before it runs smoothly.
3. noun An unconventional sexual preference or taste.

problem — full definition

1. noun A difficult situation or matter that needs to be solved or dealt with.
2. noun A question or exercise, especially in math or schoolwork, that requires a solution.
3. adj Causing difficulty or trouble; hard to manage.

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