Meaning
An issue is a problem or situation that needs to be discussed or dealt with.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "issue" with "issue" as a verb, which means to give out or distribute.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
had
a
small
problem
with
his
computer
and
he
needed
to
fix
it
before
the
meeting
.
The
issue
was
that
the
battery
did
not
charge
even
when
the
cable
looked
fine
.
He
called
a
friend
who
knows
about
computers
and
asked
what
he
should
do
.
They
agreed
to
meet
at
a
cafe
so
Tom
could
show
the
computer
and
the
friend
could
bring
a
spare
charger
.
In
the
end
they
solved
the
problem
quickly
and
Tom
was
ready
for
the
meeting
.
Common Phrases
raise an issue
address an issue
issue a statement
Synonyms
Related Words
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