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/ˈprɑbləm/ 
| singular | problem |
| plural | problems |
a major cause of traffic problems in the city
the problem of unemployment
Homelessness is a serious problem for a lot of young people.
We've been having problems with the car.
That still doesn't solve our problem.
The continuing bad weather is causing serious problems for farmers.
Racial tensions in the south of the city pose a real problem for the police.
They're the best cameras on the market. The only problem is they're incredibly expensive.
a problem child/family
Collocations: problem This is the American English definition of problem. View British English definition of problem.
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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