plural noun
Problems, worries, or disagreements that need attention.
I have no issues with the plan.
We need to address these issues.
Good to know
Issues often means “problems,” but it can also mean topics or magazine copies.
American English
How to pronounce issues
noun · verbB2Very common word
IHshooz
/ˈɪ.ʃuz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of issue
Issues can be a plural noun or a third-person singular verb.
Problems, worries, or disagreements that need attention.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Subjects that people think about, discuss, or disagree about.
The magazine discusses social issues today.
The two candidates disagree on several issues.
plural noun
Copies or editions of a magazine, newspaper, or other regular publication produced at particular times.
The library keeps old issues of the magazine.
The April and May issues are sold together.
third-person singular verb
It officially produces, sends out, or gives something.
The bank issues new cards every month.
The police issues a warning to drivers.
Useful expressions
To disagree with or object to someone or something.
Several residents took issue with the new parking rules.
The subject currently being discussed or dealt with.
Let's focus on the issue at hand.
Related words & forms
For issuing, drop the final e: issuing, not *issueing. The past form is issued.