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Meaning of firm in English
Pronunciation
/fərm/
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Verb
firm
Definitions
1.
become taut or tauter
Examples
« Yur muscles will firm when you exercise regularly »
« the rope tautened »
2.
make taut or tauter
Examples
« tauten a rope »
Classifying Adjective
firm
Definitions
1.
marked by firm determination or resolution
Examples
« not shakable »
« firm convictions »
« a firm mouth »
« steadfast resolve »
« a man of unbendable perseverence »
« unwavering loyalty »
Synonyms
resolute
2.
not soft or yielding to pressure
Examples
« a firm mattress »
« the snow was firm underfoot »
« solid ground »
Synonyms
hard
3.
strong and sure
Examples
« a firm grasp »
« gave a strong pull on the rope »
Synonyms
forceful
4.
not subject to revision or change
Examples
« a firm contract »
« a firm offer »
Synonyms
settled
5.
(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
Examples
« his voice was firm and confident »
« a firm step »
Synonyms
steady
6.
not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
Examples
« stocks are still firm »
Synonyms
stable
7.
securely established
Examples
« an established reputation »
« holds a firm position as the country's leading poet »
Synonyms
secure
8.
marked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
Examples
« firm muscles »
Synonyms
healthy
9.
pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed
Examples
« crisp carrot and celery sticks »
« a firm apple »
« crunchy lettuce »
Synonyms
fresh
10.
securely fixed in place
Examples
« the post was still firm after being hit by the car »
Synonyms
fixed
11.
unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
Examples
« a firm ally »
« loyal supporters »
« the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison »
« fast friends »
Synonyms
faithful
Adverb
firm
Definitions
1.
with resolute determination
Examples
« we firmly believed it »
« you must stand firm »
Noun
firm
Etymology
late 16th century: from Spanish and Italian firma, from medieval Latin, from Latin firmare‘fix, settle’ (in late Latin ‘confirm by signature’), from firmus‘firm’; compare with farm. The word originally denoted one's autograph or signature; later (mid 18th century) the name under which the business of a firm was transacted, hence the firm itself (late 18th century)
Definitions
1.
members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
Examples
« he worked for a brokerage house »