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firm > 15 senses
ADJECTIVE1firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwaveringMarked by firm determination or resolution
2firm, solidNot soft or yielding to pressure
3firm, strongStrong and sure
4firmNot subject to revision or change
5firm(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
6firm, steady, unfluctuatingNot liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
7firm, establishedSecurely established
8firmMarked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
9firm, crisp, crunchyPleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed
10firm, fast, immobileSecurely fixed in place
11firm, loyal, truehearted, fastUnwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
ADVERB1firm, firmly, steadfastly, unwaveringlyWith resolute determination
NOUN1firm, house, business firmMembers of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
VERB1firm, tautenBecome taut or tauter
2firm, tautenMake taut or tauter
firm > pronunciation
Soundsfer'm
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firm > adjective 1
MeaningMarked by firm determination or resolution. Not shakable.
Examples"firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"
Synonymssteadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering
Similar toresolute
Adverbsfirmly
firm > adjective 2
MeaningNot soft or yielding to pressure.
Examples"a firm mattress"; "the snow was firm underfoot"
Synonymssolid
Similar tohard
firm > adjective 3
MeaningStrong and sure.
Examples"a firm grasp"
Synonymsstrong
Similar toforceful
firm > adjective 4
MeaningNot subject to revision or change.
Examples"a firm contract"; "a firm offer"
Similar tosettled
firm > adjective 5
Meaning(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling.
Examples"his voice was firm and confident"; "a firm step"
Similar tosteady
firm > adjective 6
MeaningNot liable to fluctuate or especially to fall.
Examples"stocks are still firm"
Synonymssteady, unfluctuating
Similar tostable
firm > adjective 7
MeaningSecurely established.
Examples"holds a firm position as the country's leading poet"
Synonymsestablished
Similar tosecure
firm > adjective 8
MeaningMarked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue.
Examples"firm muscles"
Similar tohealthy
firm > adjective 9
MeaningPleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed.
Examples"a firm apple"
Synonymscrisp, crunchy
Similar tofresh
firm > adjective 10
MeaningSecurely fixed in place.
Examples"the post was still firm after being hit by the car"
Synonymsfast, immobile
Similar tofixed
firm > adjective 11
MeaningUnwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause.
Examples"a firm ally"
Synonymsloyal, truehearted, fast
Similar tofaithful
firm > noun, group
MeaningMembers of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments.
Synonymshouse, business firm
Narrowercorporation, corp; accounting firm; consulting firm, consulting company; publisher, publishing house, publishing firm, publishing company; dealer; law firm; auction house
Broaderbusiness, concern, business concern, business organization, business organisation
firm > adverb
MeaningWith resolute determination.
Examples"we firmly believed it"; "you must stand firm"
Synonymsfirmly, steadfastly, unwaveringly
firm > verb 1, change
MeaningBecome taut or tauter.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"Yur muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"
Synonymstauten
Broadertighten
firm > verb 2, change
MeaningMake taut or tauter.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymstauten
Broadertighten, fasten

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