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solution Synonyms

Another word for solution

Choosing another word for solution depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

Usage Example

"The committee worked late into the night to find a practical resolution to the budget deficit."

Strongest
resolution
remedy
Strong
fix
cure
panacea
workaround

• noun (Context 2)

The correct answer to a puzzle, riddle, or mathematical equation.

Usage Example

"The answer to the crossword puzzle will be printed in tomorrow's edition of the newspaper."

Strongest
answer
Strong
key
result
explanation

• noun (Context 3)

A homogeneous liquid mixture in which a minor component (the solute) is uniformly dissolved within a major component (the solvent).

Usage Example

"The nurse cleaned the wound with a sterile saline mixture before applying the bandage."

Strong
mixture
blend
compound
infusion
Weak
tincture

Opposites of solution

The opposite of solution shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

problem
question
dilemma
enigma
complication
riddle
predicament
mystery
See all opposites of solution

• Nearby Words

solubility
soluble
solute
solution
solvable
solve
solvency

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Solution. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/solution
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