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firm 1 F0140900 (fûrm)adj. firm·er, firm·est 1. Resistant to externally applied pressure.2. Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue: firm muscles.3. Securely fixed in place: Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm.4. Indicating or possessed of determination or resolution: a firm voice.5. Constant; steadfast: a firm ally.6. a. Not subject to change; fixed and definite: a firm bargain; a firm offer.b. Unfluctuating; steady: Stock prices are still firm.7. Strong and sure: a firm grasp.tr. & intr.v. firmed, firm·ing, firms To make or become firm. Often used with up.adv. firmer, firmest Without wavering; resolutely: stand firm.
[Middle English ferm, from Old French, from Latin firmus; see dher- in Indo-European roots.]
firm′ly adv.firm′ness n.
firm 2 F0140900 (fûrm)n.1. A business enterprise.2. An unincorporated business, particularly a partnership.3. The name or designation under which a company transacts business.
[Italian firma, from firmare, to ratify by signature, from Medieval Latin firmāre, from Latin, to confirm, from firmus, firm; see dher- in Indo-European roots.]Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. |  firmly - with resolute determination; "we firmly believed it"; "you must stand firm"firm, steadfastly, unwaveringly | | 2. | firmly - in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger; "she held the child securely"securely | | 3. | firmly - with firmness; "held hard to the railing"hard |
firmlyadverb1. securely, safely, tightly The door is locked and the windows are firmly shut.2. immovably, securely, steadily, like a rock, unflinchingly, enduringly, motionlessly, unshakably boards firmly fixed to metal posts in the ground3. steadily, securely, tightly, unflinchingly She held me firmly by the elbow.4. resolutely, strictly, staunchly, steadfastly, determinedly, through thick and thin, with decision, with a rod of iron, definitely, unwaveringly, unchangeably Political opinions are firmly held.Translationsfirm1 (fəːm) adjective1. (fixed) strong and steady. a firm handshake. 緊緊的 紧紧的2. decided; not changing one's mind. a firm refusal. 堅決的 坚决的ˈfirmly adverb 堅定地 坚定地EncyclopediaSeefirmfirmly
Synonyms for firmlyadv securelySynonymsadv immovablySynonyms- immovably
- securely
- steadily
- like a rock
- unflinchingly
- enduringly
- motionlessly
- unshakably
adv steadilySynonyms- steadily
- securely
- tightly
- unflinchingly
adv resolutelySynonyms- resolutely
- strictly
- staunchly
- steadfastly
- determinedly
- through thick and thin
- with decision
- with a rod of iron
- definitely
- unwaveringly
- unchangeably
Synonyms for firmlyadv with resolute determinationSynonyms- firm
- steadfastly
- unwaveringly
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