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firmly
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | immovably |
| Synonyms: | durably, enduringly, fast, fixedly, hard, inflexibly, like a rock, motionlessly, rigidly, securely, solid, solidly, soundly, stably, steadily, stiffly, strongly, substantially, thoroughly, tight, tightly, unflinchingly, unshakeably |
| Antonyms: | flexibly, movably, weakly |
| Main Entry: | closely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | approximately, carefully |
| Synonyms: | by the skin of one's teeth, exactly, firmly, hard, heedfully, in conjunction with, intently, intimately, jointly, meticulously, mindfully, minutely, nearly, punctiliously, scrupulously, searchingly, sharply, similarly, strictly, thoughtfully |
| Main Entry: | fast |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fixedly |
| Synonyms: | deeply, firm, firmly, hard, securely, solidly, soundly, steadfastly, tight, tightly |
| Antonyms: | loosely, unfixedly |
| Main Entry: | hard |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a fixed manner |
| Synonyms: | close, fast, firm, firmly, solidly, steadfastly, tight, tightly |
| Antonyms: | unfixedly, yielding |
| Main Entry: | positively |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | absolutely, definitely |
| Synonyms: | amen, assuredly, categorically, certainly, doubtless, doubtlessly, easily, emphatically, firmly, flat out, flat*, for a fact, indubitably, no catch, no holds barred, no ifs ands or buts, no kicker, no strings attached, on the money, on the nose, really truly, right on, sure, surely, the ticket, to a tee, undeniably, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unmistakably, unquestionably, with certainty, without qualification |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, questionably |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | severely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | harshly |
| Synonyms: | acutely, badly, critically, dangerously, extremely, firmly, gravely, hard, hardly, intensely, markedly, painfully, rigorously, roughly, seriously, sharply, sorely, sternly, strictly, with an iron hand |
| Antonyms: | compassionately, lightly |
| Main Entry: | truly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | really, doubtlessly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, accurately, actually, authentically, beyond doubt, beyond question, confirmedly, constantly, correctly, de facto, definitely, devotedly, exactly, factually, faithfully, firmly, genuinely, honestly, honorably, in actuality, in fact, in reality, in truth, legitimately, loyally, positively, precisely, reliably, righteously, rightly, sincerely, staunchly, steadily, surely, truthfully, unequivocally, veraciously, veritably, very, with all one's heart, with devotion, without a doubt |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, dubiously, indefinite |
| Main Entry: | energetically |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | actively |
| Synonyms: | firmly, strenuously, vigorously |
| Main Entry: | harshly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sternly |
| Synonyms: | brutally, firmly, gratingly, grimly, powerfully |
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