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soundly
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[ˈsaʊndli], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- in a way that is secure and reliable
(e.g: their houses were soundly built)
- in a way that is based on valid reason or good judgement
(e.g: there is soundly based reason for optimism)
- (with reference to sleep) deeply and without disturbance
(e.g: I slept soundly for the first time since I've been here)
- in a thorough or decisive manner
(e.g: Jim was soundly defeated by his old opponent)
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