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soundly
[sound] 
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fast
[fast, fahst]
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fixedly |
| Synonyms: | deeply, firm, firmly, hard, securely, solidly, soundly, steadfastly, tight, tightly |
| Antonyms: | loosely, unfixedly |
| 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: | reasonably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a reasonable manner |
| Synonyms: | agreeably, fairly, honestly, intelligently, judiciously, justly, logically, plainly, rationally, sanely, sensibly, soberly, soundly, understandably, wisely, within reason |
| Main Entry: | roundly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | thoroughly |
| Synonyms: | completely, entirely, fully, soundly, wholly |
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