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Collocations for solution - noun

1. to a problem, difficult situation, etc.

ADJECTIVE

complete, comprehensive
partial
effective, good, ideal, neat, optimal, perfect, real
His plan does not offer a real solution to the problem.
acceptable
satisfactory, workable
correct, right
easy, obvious, simple
possible
alternative
feasible, practical, realistic, viable
cost-effective
creative, imaginative, ingenious, innovative
drastic, radical
immediate, instant, quick, speedy
The UN representative stressed the urgency of a speedy solution.
final, lasting, long-term, permanent, ultimate
interim, short-term, temporary
proposed
pragmatic
compromise, negotiated
diplomatic, peaceful, political
military, security
technical, technological, technology (esp. AmE)
The industry needs to look for technological solutions to their problems.
software

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VERB + solution

look for, seek, work towards/toward
achieve, agree, agree on, agree upon, arrive at, come up with, find, produce, reach, work out
attempts to find a comprehensive political solution to the crisis
develop
propose, put forward, suggest
adopt
offer, provide

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PREPOSITION

solution for
a quick solution for dealing with the paper shortage
solution to
They were seeking an ultimate solution to the city's traffic problem.

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PHRASES

part of the solution
Either you're part of the solution or part of the problem.

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2. liquid in which a solid has been dissolved

ADJECTIVE

concentrated, strong
dilute, weak
saturated
acid
alkaline
aqueous
saline, salt
buffer
bicarbonate, sodium chloride, etc.

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solution + VERB

contain

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PREPOSITION

in solution
carbon dioxide in solution

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