word
Problem
PRAH-bluhm
/ˈprɑːblʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
problem
Dictionary meaning
A source of difficulty.
Examples
- Our homework consisted of ten problems to solve.
- They are having problems in their partnership.
Synonyms: trouble
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