solidly

Thân thiện

The house was solidly built to withstand strong winds.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a strong, firm, or substantial manner: In a way that is physically robust, reliable, or well-constructed. 2. In a unified or undiversified manner: In a way that shows complete agreement, without dissent or variation.

Usage and Examples

• The foundation was solidly constructed to withstand earthquakes. (Shows the manner of building is strong and firm.)
• The team played solidly throughout the entire match, never losing their defensive shape. (Indicates consistent, reliable performance.)
• The board members voted solidly in favor of the new policy. (Shows the vote was unanimous or nearly so.)
• Her arguments were solidly based on factual evidence. (Indicates the arguments are firmly grounded or well-supported.)

Advanced Usage

• "Solidly middle-class": Used to describe someone or something firmly and unambiguously within the middle class, not on its edges.
  • They live in a solidly middle-class neighborhood.
• "Solidly behind someone/something": To support someone or something completely and without reservation.
  • The party is solidly behind its candidate.

Variants and Related Words

• Solid (adjective): Having a firm, stable shape; not liquid or gas; strong and reliable.
  • a solid foundation, solid evidence
• Solidity (noun): The quality or state of being solid.
  • the soliity of the structure
• Solidify (verb): To make or become solid, firm, or more stable.
  • The mixture will solidify as it cools.

Synonyms

• Firmly: In a strong and secure manner.
• Securely: In a fixed, stable, or safe manner.
• Sturdily: In a strongly built or robust manner.
• Unanimously: Without opposition; with the agreement of all.
• Resoundingly: In an emphatic, decisive, or unmistakable manner (often for votes or support).

Antonyms

• Weakly: In a manner lacking strength.
• Insecurely: In an unstable or unsafe manner.
• Dividedly: In a manner showing disagreement or lack of unity.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with strength and soundness
   • a solidly built house
2. as an undiversified whole
   • the unions voted solidly for Roosevelt