problem

1. problem (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

Example: She's leaving because she faced numerous problems to do with racism.

2. problem (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.: An addiction, other substance use disorder, or comparable psychological challenge.

Example: I think he has a gambling problem. Lending him money will probably only make it worse.

3. problem (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.

Example: Study hard, but don't overdo it. The problems in the exam won't be difficult to solve.

4. problem (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Of a person or an animal, difficult to train or guide; unruly.

5. problem (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Causing a problem; problematic; troublesome.

Example: It is more problem to my family than to me.

6. problem (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To problematize.

Example: Now, if I thought he was there, it was that at some point in time he told me that's where he would be. If that's probleming you, it's not probleming me.