Meaning & use
soundly
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In a thorough, solid, or vigorous manner; also, deeply and undisturbed, as in sleep.
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The champion was soundly defeated in the first round.
After the long hike, the children slept soundly through the night.
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Its meaning shifts with context: "soundly beaten" means decisively, while "sleep soundly" means deeply and peacefully.
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