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STEADFASTLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With resolute determination

Example:

you must stand firm

Synonyms:

firm; firmly; steadfastly; unwaveringly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

steadfast (marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable)

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 Context examples: 

She looked very steadfastly at Mr. Peggotty when he stood before her; and he looked quite as steadfastly at her.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

The Doctor looked on her, henceforth, as steadfastly as she on him.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)