Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

no problem

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.35 in modern English

Syllables: no prob-lem
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Something easy, not difficult, not posing problems.

Uncountable

intj

Certainly, sure (said when granting a request).

intj

No thanks are necessary; you're welcome (said in response to an expression of gratitude).

intj

No apology is necessary; think nothing of it (said in response to an expression of regret).

Example Sentences

"Finding this house should be no problem if we use a good map."
"Porter, can you help me with my bags? — No problem, sir."
"Thank you. — No problem."
"I'm sorry. — No problem."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

no prob no problemo

Frequently Paired Words

no prob no problemo NP

Synonyms

certainly of course yes don't mention it it's nothing you're welcome no worries it was nothing not at all no probs it's all right that's OK

Questions

What does no problem mean?: Something easy, not difficult, not posing problems.

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