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noun | adjective | verb firmfirm1 /fɚm/ ●●● W2 noun [countable] ETYMOLOGYfirm1Origin: 1700-1800 Italian firma signature, from Latin firmare to show to be true ► a law/engineering/design etc. firm an architectural firm in Chicago THESAURUSbusiness► company an organization that makes or sells goods or services: What company do you work for? It’s against company policy to reimburse expenses without a receipt. ► firm a company that usually provides a service rather than producing goods: Donna works for a major law firm. ► business a company that often employs only a small number of people: She set up her own catering business. ► establishment a business, especially a small store, a restaurant, etc. Used especially in writing. ► enterprise formal a company. Used especially in newspapers: The company began as a small family enterprise, but now employs thousands of people. ► corporation a large company that often includes several smaller companies: Microsoft is one of the biggest corporations in the world. ► subsidiary a company that is owned by a larger company: Arthur works for a subsidiary of a large drug company. ► multinational a very large company with offices in many different countries: Toyota is a major multinational headquartered in Japan. ► conglomerate a large business organization consisting of several different and unrelated companies: Small farmers cannot compete with the large agriculture and food processing conglomerates. a business or company, especially a small one that does not make goods SYN company: a law/engineering/design etc. firm an architectural firm in Chicago► see thesaurus at company [Origin: 1700–1800 Italian firma signature, from Latin firmare to show to be true] noun | adjective | verb firmfirm2 ●●● W3 adjective ETYMOLOGYfirm2Origin: 1300-1400 Old French Latin firmus ► firm believer a firm believer in equal rights ► held firm Both sides held firm about their demands (=did not change). ► took a firm stand Peters took a firm stand (=would not change his opinion) against the changes. ► firm offer a firm offer for the ranch ► held firm The dam held firm during the earthquake. ► took a firm grip of He took a firm grip of my arm and marched me toward the door. ► firm handshake a firm handshake ► firm basis The experiments showed that his ideas had a firm basis in fact. THESAURUSfirm► hard not soft, and difficult to press down, bend, break, or cut: Diamond is the hardest substance known to man. He chipped his tooth on a piece of hard candy. ► firm not completely hard, but not soft and not easy to press down: Brownies are done when the edges are firm but the middle is still soft. ► stiff difficult to bend or move: He made the sign with a piece of stiff cardboard. ► solid firm and usually hard, without spaces or holes: They blasted the tunnel through solid rock. ► rigid stiff and impossible to bend: Old airplanes had a rigid frame with cloth stretched tightly over it. ► crisp slightly hard and making a pleasant sound when broken. Used about food, dry leaves, and snow: She bit into the crisp apple. ► stale hard, dry, and no longer fresh. Used especially about food such as bread or cake: The bread was so stale it was hard to chew. demanding that rules be obeyed► strictdemanding that rules be obeyed: Mrs. Hart is a strict teacher, but she is good. ► firm dealing with someone or something in a determined way and showing that you are not going to change your mind: It’s important to be firm with young children. ► tough very strict and determined to be obeyed: The new governor has promised to be tough on criminals. ► stern strict in a serious, disapproving, and unfriendly way: The teacher had a stern expression on his face. ► harsh too strict, severe, or unkind: One of the teachers was very harsh with the children and often yelled at them. ► authoritarian very strict and punishing people if they do not obey. Used especially about governments: The population has lived under an authoritarian government for more than 40 years. 1HARD not completely hard, but not soft and not easy to bend: What you need is a firmer mattress. Cook macaroni until tender but still firm. a firm red tomato► see thesaurus at hard12IN CONTROL showing that you are in control of a situation and not likely to change your mind about something: Cal replied with a polite but firm “no.” firm leadershipbe firm with somebody You must be firm but fair with your children.► see thesaurus at strict3NO CHANGE not likely to change: a firm commitment to peace A firm decision will not be made until later today. a firm believer in equal rights Both sides held firm about their demands (=did not change). Peters took a firm stand (=would not change his opinion) against the changes. a firm offer for the ranch4NOT LIKELY TO MOVE strongly fastened or placed in position, and not likely to move or break SYN secure: Make sure the ladder is firm before you climb up. The dam held firm during the earthquake.5a firm grip/hold/grasp etc. a)if you have something in a firm grip, etc., you are holding it tightly and strongly: He took a firm grip of my arm and marched me toward the door. a firm handshake b)if you have a firm grasp, etc. of something, you understand it well: firm on/of a firm grasp on the problems that are likely to arise6BASED ON FACTS [only before noun] true and based on facts: There is firm evidence that the economy is improving. The experiments showed that his ideas had a firm basis in fact.7MONEY social studies, economics not falling in value: The dollar began Friday on a firm note.—firmly adverb: “No,” Brenda said firmly. His reputation was firmly established.—firmness noun [uncountable] noun | adjective | verb firmfirm3 verb [transitive] VERB TABLEfirm |
| Present | I, you, we, they | firm | | he, she, it | firms | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | firmed | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have firmed | | he, she, it | has firmed | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had firmed | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will firm | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have firmed |
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| Present | I | am firming | | he, she, it | is firming | | you, we, they | are firming | | Past | I, he, she, it | was firming | | you, we, they | were firming | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been firming | | he, she, it | has been firming | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been firming | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be firming | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been firming |
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