solidly

/ˈsɒlɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɑːlɪdli/ (ame, ipa)

solidly — adverb

1. in a way that makes something strong and stable, so it stays in place or does no

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that makes something strong and stable, so it stays in place or does not break easily

例句

The shelves were solidly fixed to the wall before the children arrived.

be + solidly fixed to + place

Adina planted the sign solidly in the wet ground beside the gate.

verb + solidly + in + place

同義詞
  • firmly

    general word for being fixed or held without moving

  • securely

    stresses safety and proper fastening

  • sturdily

    often describes strong construction for rough use

反義詞
  • loosely

    shows that something is not held tightly in place

  • flimsily

    suggests weak construction that breaks easily

文法句型

be + solidly + past participle

verb + solidly + in/into + place

用法筆記

Most often used with things that are built, fixed, planted, or attached. It focuses on physical stability, not on steady movement over time like sense 2.

常見錯誤

❌The ladder was solidly climbing the wall.
✅The ladder was solidly placed against the wall.
💡use this sense for something being firmly set or built, not for the action of climbing.

2. in a way that continues evenly over time, without sharp jumps, falls, or pauses

2.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that continues evenly over time, without sharp jumps, falls, or pauses

例句

Ticket sales rose solidly after the school posted the concert video online.

solidly + verb of growth

The town's population has grown solidly since the new factory opened.

present perfect + grown solidly

同義詞
  • steadily

    closest everyday synonym for even progress over time

  • consistently

    emphasizes reliability more than the rate of change

  • gradually

    stresses slowness, but not always the same regular pace

反義詞
  • erratically

    shows irregular movement with sudden changes

  • sharply

    suggests a quick jump rather than even progress

文法句型

solidly + rise/grow/improve

be + verb-ing + solidly

用法筆記

Common with figures, results, and other trends that move forward little by little. It describes regular progress, whereas sense 1 is about physical firmness.

常見錯誤

❌The price rose solidly in one sudden jump.
✅The price rose solidly over several months.
💡this sense suggests an even pattern over time, not one abrupt change.

3. in a way that shows complete support for a person, group, or plan, with no real

3.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that shows complete support for a person, group, or plan, with no real doubt

例句

Christopher stood solidly behind his sister when the neighbours blamed her dog.

stand solidly behind + person

At the evening meeting, the committee voted solidly for the bus safety plan.

vote solidly for + plan

同義詞
  • firmly

    often signals a clear position, but can sound less collective than solidly

  • wholeheartedly

    emphasizes warm, complete commitment

  • unanimously

    fits formal voting contexts where everyone agrees

反義詞
  • hesitantly

    shows doubt instead of complete backing

  • half-heartedly

    shows weak or incomplete support instead of full commitment

文法句型

stand solidly behind + person/plan

vote solidly for + idea

remain solidly in favour of + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Usually appears with support patterns such as behind, for, and in favour of. It is about wholehearted backing, not about physical strength or steady growth.

常見錯誤

❌The committee was solidly the plan.
✅The committee was solidly behind the plan.
💡this sense usually needs a support phrase such as behind, for, or in favour of.