Issue Definition & Meaning
issue
- noun
- an important question that is in dispute and must be settled; "the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone"; "politicians never discuss the real issues"
- one of a series published periodically; "she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room"
- some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it is a matter for the police"
- the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity); "a new issue of stamps"; "the last issue of penicillin was over a month ago"
- supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government
- the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property; "the average return was about 5%"
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
- the immediate descendants of a person; "she was the mother of many offspring"; "he died without issue"
- the becoming visible; "not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins"
- an opening that permits escape or release; "he blocked the way out"; "the canyon had only one issue"
- the act of issuing printed materials
- verb
- prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; "publish a magazine or newspaper"
- circulate or distribute or equip with; "issue a new uniform to the children"; "supply blankets for the beds"
- bring out an official document (such as a warrant)
- come out of; "Water issued from the hole in the wall"; "The words seemed to come out by themselves"
- make out and issue; "write out a check"; "cut a ticket"; "Please make the check out to me"
"Issue" in song lyrics
See how issue is used in real songs:
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"In this case, tell me what's the issue"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot -
"Girl steps to me and pushes issue"
3rd Bass — Brooklyn-Queens -
"I got a simple plan for a complicated issue"
Aceyalone — Alive
Words that rhyme with issue
Usage tips for "issue"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "issue" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for issue to find words that pair well.