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problem
noun
A source of difficulty
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ˈpɹɒbləm
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noun
A source of difficulty
“One trouble after another delayed the job”
noun
A question raised for consideration or solution
“Our homework consisted of ten problems to solve”
noun
A state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
“She and her husband are having problems”
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One trouble after another delayed the job
What's the problem?
Our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
She and her husband are having problems
It is always a job to contact him
Urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog
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