solidly

adverb

1. in a firm, strong, or secure way; so that something does not move or break easily

   B2

   often before an adjective or past participle

   • "The chair is solidly built."A2
   • "The door was solidly locked."B1
   • "The shelves are solidly fixed to the wall."B2

2. in a reliable, united, or strongly supported way

   B2
   • "The community is solidly behind the new school."B2
   • "The party is solidly supported in the north."C1
   • "Her argument is solidly grounded in research."C2

3. continuously and without stopping for a period of time

   B2
   • "She worked solidly all morning."B1
   • "It rained solidly for two days."B2