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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;

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfirm verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of firm verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishfirm - Definition in English - bab.la

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › firmfirm | definition in the Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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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.

6. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › firmFirm - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › firmFIRM - 169 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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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.

8. quickonomics.com › terms › firmFirm Definition & Examples - Quickonomics

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   Oct 25, 2023 · A firm is an organization, regardless of its legal structure, that engages in economic activities and produces goods or services to meet the needs and wants of consumers. It is often referred to as a business entity that brings together resources such as labor, capital, and materials in order to produce output and generate revenue.