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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | simply, absolutely |
| Synonyms: | all, all in all, altogether, barely, completely, entirely, essentially, exactly, exclusively, in toto, just, merely, only, plainly, quite, solely, totally, utterly, wholly |
| Antonyms: | indefinitely |
| Main Entry: | solely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | only, alone |
| Synonyms: | barely, but, completely, entirely, exclusively, individually, merely, onliest, purely, simply, single-handedly, singly, singularly, totally, undividedly, wholly |
| Antonyms: | shared, together |
| Main Entry: | thoroughly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | exhaustively |
| Synonyms: | all, assiduously, carefully, completely, comprehensively, conscientiously, earnestly, efficiently, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, flat out, from A to Z, from top to bottom, fully, hard, highly, hugely, in and out, in detail, inside out, intensely, intensively, meticulously, notably, painstakingly, remarkably, scrupulously, strikingly, sweepingly, through and through, throughout, unremittingly, up and down, very, whole hog, wholly |
| Antonyms: | incompletely, inexhaustively, partially, superficially |
| Main Entry: | thoroughly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | utterly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, altogether, completely, downright, entirely, fully, perfectly, plumb, quite, to the full, totally, well, wholly, without reservation |
| Antonyms: | deficiently, inadequately |
| Main Entry: | throughout |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | during the whole of |
| Synonyms: | all over, all the time, all through, around, at full length, completely, during, every bit, everyplace, everywhere, far and near, far and wide, for the duration, from beginning to end, from end to end, from one end to the other, from start to finish, from the start, from the word go, high and low, in all respects, in every place, in everything, inside and out, on all accounts, over, overall, right through, round, the whole time, through the whole of, to the end, up and down |
| Notes: | through is used in reference to a movement or passage that proceeds linearly; throughout to a movement or passage that proceeds spatially |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adeptly, adequately, admirably, agreeably, attentively, capitally, carefully, closely, commendably, competently, completely, conscientiously, correctly, effectively, efficiently, excellently, expertly, famously, favorably, fully, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, nicely, proficiently, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, skillfully, smoothly, soundly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, with skill |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, adequately, amply, appropriately, becomingly, by a wide margin, completely, considerably, easily, effortlessly, entirely, extremely, far, fittingly, freely, fully, greatly, heartily, highly, luxuriantly, plentifully, properly, quite, rather, readily, right, satisfactorily, smoothly, somewhat, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, very much, wholly |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | badly, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | effectively |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | efficiently |
| Synonyms: | adequately, capably, cogently, completely, conclusively, definitely, dramatically, effectually, efficaciously, energetically, excellently, expertly, finally, forcefully, persuasively, productively, tellingly |
| Main Entry: | implicitly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | inevitably |
| Synonyms: | completely, essentially, inherently, unquestioningly, unreservedly |
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