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solidly
adverb (CERTAINLY) /ˈsɒl.ɪd.li/
/ˈsɑː.lɪd-/ Definition
› agreeing with or supporting someone completely: My colleagues are solidly behind me on this issue.Backing, supporting and defendingDefending and protecting
(Definition of solidly adverb (CERTAINLY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- -backed suffix (SUPPORTED)
- bang/beat the drum idiom
- behind every great/successful man there stands a woman idiom
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- carry verb (KEEP IN OPERATION)
- countenance verb
- favour noun (SUPPORT)
- favour verb
- fight your corner idiom
- recommend verb
- right behind sb idiom
- speak up for sb/sth phrasal verb
- sponsor verb
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- subscribe to sth phrasal verb
- supportive adjective
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