English

solve

sɑlv, sɑːlv
Meaning: to find the answer or explanation for something difficult or mysterious.
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: sɑːlv

Listen to pronunciation

Show inflections Hide inflections

Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base solve
3rd person singular present solves
Present participle solving
Past solved
Will future will solve
Going-to future going to solve
Imperative negative don't solve / do not solve

Example sentences

The detective finally solved the mystery.
The detective finally solved the mystery.
We solved the problem together.
We solved the problem together.
Our teacher showed us how to solve the problem.
Our teacher showed us how to solve the problem.
This math problem is very easy to solve.
This math problem is very easy to solve.
We need a different approach to solve this problem.
We need a different approach to solve this problem.

Usage Notes

Commonly used with words like 'problem', 'mystery', 'puzzle', or 'crime'.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.