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2 COMB If something is water-soluble or fat-soluble , it will dissolve in water or in fat. □  The red dye on the leather is water-soluble. □  …fat-soluble vitamins.

so|lu|tion ◆◆◇ /səluː ʃ ^ə n/ (solutions )

1 N‑COUNT A solution to a problem or difficult situation is a way of dealing with it so that the difficulty is removed. □  Although he has sought to find a peaceful solution, he is facing pressure to use military force. □ [+ to ] …the ability to sort out simple, effective solutions to practical problems.

2 N‑COUNT The solution to a puzzle is the answer to it. □ [+ to ] …the solution to crossword No. 19721.

3 N‑COUNT A solution is a liquid in which a solid substance has been dissolved. □  …a warm solution of liquid detergent. COLLOCATIONS solution NOUN 1

adjective + solution : ideal, obvious, possible, simple; long-term, peaceful, practical

verb + solution : find, need, seek; offer, propose, provide SYNONYMS solution NOUN 1

resolution:…in order to find a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

answer:Prison is not the answer for most young offenders.

key:The key to success is to be ready from the start.

solve ◆◇◇ /sɒ lv/ (solves , solving , solved ) VERB If you solve a problem or a question, you find a solution or an answer to it. □ [V n] Their domestic reforms did nothing to solve the problem of unemployment.

sol|ven|cy /sɒ lv ^ə nsi/ N‑UNCOUNT A person or organization's solvency is their ability to pay their debts. [BUSINESS ]

sol|vent /sɒ lv ^ə nt/ (solvents )

1 ADJ [usu v-link ADJ ] If a person or a company is solvent , they have enough money to pay all their debts. [BUSINESS ] □  They're going to have to show that the company is now solvent.

2 N‑VAR A solvent is a liquid that can dissolve other substances. □  …a small amount of cleaning solvent. □  …industrial solvents.

so l|vent abuse N‑UNCOUNT Solvent abuse is the dangerous practice of breathing in the gases from substances such as glue in order to feel as if you are drunk. [BRIT , FORMAL ]

som|bre /sɒ mbə ^r / in AM, use somber 1 ADJ If someone is sombre , they are serious or sad. □  The pair were in sombre mood. □  His expression became increasingly sombre.

2 ADJ Sombre colours and places are dark and dull. □  …a worried official in sombre black.

som|brero /sɒmbreə roʊ/ (sombreros ) N‑COUNT A sombrero is a hat with a very wide brim which is worn especially in Mexico.

some ◆◆◆ /səm, STRONG sʌm/

1 DET You use some to refer to a quantity of something or to a number of people or things, when you are not stating the quantity or number precisely. □  Robin opened some champagne. □  He went to fetch some books. □  Some children refuse to eat at all and others overeat. ● PRON Some is also a pronoun. □  Our apples are ripe. We're going out this morning with step-ladders to pick some.

2 DET You use some to emphasize that a quantity or number is fairly large. For example, if an activity takes some time, it takes quite a lot of time. [EMPHASIS ] □  The question of local government finance has been the subject of debate for some years. □  I have discussed this topic in some detail. □  He remained silent for some time. □  It took some effort to conceal her relief.