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Used with adjectives:
"
We were unable to provide a real solution to the problem."
(real, effective, good, ideal, optimal, acceptable, complete, comprehensive, workable)
"
There is an easy solution to your situation."
(easy, obvious, simple, alternative, practical)
"
She found the right solution."
(right, correct)
"
We were all trying to come up with a creative solution."
(creative, innovative)
"
He needs an immediate solution."
(immediate, quick, instant, lasting, long-term, permanent, short-term, temporary)
"
We were hoping for a diplomatic solution."
(diplomatic, peaceful)
"
The scientist produced a concentrated solution."
(concentrated, diluted, strong, weak, salt)
Used with verbs:
"
We have been looking for a solution for five hours."
(looking for, seeking, working towards)
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They couldn't agree on a solution for the crisis."
(agree on, find, work out, reach, achieve, produce, arrive at)
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He proposed a good solution for the problem."
(proposed, suggested, offered, provided, developed, had)
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The solution contains salt."
(contains)
Used with prepositions:
"
He gave a quick solution for getting out of debt."
(for)
"
We need to find a good solution to the city's crime problems."
(to)
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There are dangerous chemicals in the solution."
(in)
