Academic / B1

ISH-oo/ˈɪʃuː/

An issue is a problem or an important topic. Raise an issue; a major issue. Problem is more everyday and negative; topic is more neutral for discussion. Issue also means a magazine number, or officially give (issue a passport). At B1, “problem/topic” is the meaning you need first.

Meaning

A problem or important topic.

Examples

• “Traffic is a major issue in the city.”
• “This raises an important issue for schools.”
• “We discussed several issues in the meeting.”

Good to know

raise / address an issue. Everyday: problem. Neutral: topic.

Near in meaning

problem, matter

Topics

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