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Meaning of firm in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /fərm/

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  1. Verb

    firm

    Definitions

    1. become taut or tauter

    Examples

    • « Yur muscles will firm when you exercise regularly »
    • « the rope tautened »
  2. 2. make taut or tauter

    Examples

    • « tauten a rope »
  3. 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
  4. 2. not soft or yielding to pressure

    Examples

    • « a firm mattress »
    • « the snow was firm underfoot »
    • « solid ground »

    Synonyms

    • hard
  5. 3. strong and sure

    Examples

    • « a firm grasp »
    • « gave a strong pull on the rope »

    Synonyms

    • forceful
  6. 4. not subject to revision or change

    Examples

    • « a firm contract »
    • « a firm offer »

    Synonyms

    • settled
  7. 5. (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling

    Examples

    • « his voice was firm and confident »
    • « a firm step »

    Synonyms

    • steady
  8. 6. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

    Examples

    • « stocks are still firm »

    Synonyms

    • stable
  9. 7. securely established

    Examples

    • « an established reputation »
    • « holds a firm position as the country's leading poet »

    Synonyms

    • secure
  10. 8. marked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue

    Examples

    • « firm muscles »

    Synonyms

    • healthy
  11. 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
  12. 10. securely fixed in place

    Examples

    • « the post was still firm after being hit by the car »

    Synonyms

    • fixed
  13. 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
  14. Adverb

    firm

    Definitions

    1. with resolute determination

    Examples

    • « we firmly believed it »
    • « you must stand firm »
  15. 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 »

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