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   Firm

   /fərm/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure: "the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard" Similar hardsolidunyieldingresistantsolidifiedhardenedcompactedcompressedcondenseddenseclose-grainedstiffrigidinflexibleinelasticwalkablecongealedfrozensetgelledstonysteelyliterary:adamantineOpposite softyielding
   • ▪ solidly in place and stable: "no building can stand without firm foundations" Similar securesecuredstablesteadystrongsturdyfixedfastsettautestablishedtightimmovableirremovableunshakeablestationarymotionlessanchoredmooredrootedembeddedrivetedbracedcementednailedtiedOpposite unstable
   • ▪ having steady but not excessive power or strength: "you need a firm grip on the steering" Similar strongvigorousforcefulvice-likesturdyrobustOpposite limp
   • ▪ (of a person, action, or attitude) showing resolute determination and strength of character: "he didn't like being firm with Larry, but he had to" Similar resolutedetermineddecidedresolvedsteadfastadamantassertiveemphaticinsistentsingle-mindedin earnestwhole-heartedunfalteringunwaveringunflinchingunswervingunyieldingunbendinginflexibleobdurateobstinatestubbornintransigentimplacablerelentlessunrelentinghard-linestrictunmalleablestrong-willeddominantdomineeringcommitteddyed-in-the-woolthrough-and-throughseasonedhardenedOpposite irresolute
   • 2. strongly felt and unlikely to change: "he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer"
   • ▪ (of a person) steadfast and constant: "we became firm friends" Similar closegoodboonintimateconfidentialinseparabledearspecialfastvaluedtreasuredcherishedconstantenduringabidingdevotedlovingfaithfuldurablereliabledeep-rootedlong-standinglong-lastingsteadysteadfaststablestaunchOpposite distant
   • ▪ decided upon and fixed or definite: "she had no firm plans for the next day" Similar definitefixedsettleddecidedestablishedconfirmedagreedexactclear-cutconcretehard and fastunalterableunchangeableirreversiblewrit in stoneOpposite indefinite
   • ▪ (of a currency, a commodity, or shares) having a steady value or price that is more likely to rise than fall: "the dollar was firm against the yen"

   verb

   • 1. make (something) physically solid or resilient: "an exercise program designed to firm up muscle tone"
   • ▪ fix (a plant) securely in the soil: "don't tread around bushes to firm them"
   • ▪ make (an agreement or plan) explicit and definite: "archaeologists have now firmed up this new view"
   • ▪ (of a price) rise slightly to reach a level considered secure: "he believed house prices would firm by the end of the year"

   adverb

   • 1. in a resolute and determined manner: "she will stand firm against the proposal"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French ferme, from Latin firmus.

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   adj. not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture. securely fixed in place. not shaking or trembling; steady: a firm voice. not likely to change; fixed; settled;

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   Dictionary definition of firm. A business organization or company, typically one that provides goods or services. "She works for a prestigious consulting firm in the city." Detailed meaning of firm. It represents a commercial entity that operates with a specific purpose, structure, and set of objectives.

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   Definition of firm in Essential American English Dictionary. firm. adjective. us / fɜrm/ not soft, but not completely hard: A firm bed is better for your back. strongly fixed in place: Get a firm grip on the ladder before you climb up. If you are firm, you show people that you are strong and in control: My parents were always very firm with me.

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   Synonyms and antonyms of. firm. in English. firm. Thesaurus > staying the same > firm. These are words and phrases related to firm. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of firm.