Definition of "problem"
Kid-friendly meaning of problem, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "problem" mean?
problem (noun) — something hard that needs to be fixed or solved.
Example sentences using "problem"
Grade K–2
I have a problem.
Grade 3–5
The biggest problem with the new game was that no one could figure out the rules.
Grade 6–8
Every problem looks impossible until someone with fresh eyes walks in and asks the one question nobody else thought of.
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