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firmadjective

uk/fɜːm/us/fɝːm/

firm adjective (HARD)

B2 not soft but not completely hard:

I'd rather sleep on a firm mattress than a soft one.

These pears are still too firm to eat.

More examples

The ground was not firm enough to build on.
The mixture should be firm to the touch after it has been baked.
The going is described as good to firm.
Place the template on a firm surface.
The bed in the hotel was not firm enough.

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Hard and firm

(as) stiff/straight as a ramrod idiom
adamantine
cast iron
congeal
crisp
crispy
crunchy
hard
harden
horny
ossification
ossify
petrified
ramrod
rigid
solid
stiff
stiffness
temper
unyielding

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firm adjective (FIXED)

well fixed in place or position:

The bridge provided a firm platform for the bungee jumpers.

fixed at the same level or opinion and not changing:

The government remains firm in its opposition to tax reform.

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On the foreign-exchange markets the pound remained firm.
After weeks at sea, it was wonderful to feel firm ground beneath our feet once more.
Make sure you've got a firm foothold on the rock before you climb up.
Place the device on a firm, dry surface and make sure it is level.
The house could collapse if it hasn't got firm foundations.

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Immobility

be locked in sth
boxed in
budge
catatonic
glue
glued to the spot idiom
grind to a halt/standstill idiom
hold
jam
jammed
motionless
move
not move a muscle idiom
rest
rock-solid
sedentary
stagnant
static
transfix
unwavering

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firm adjective (STRONG)

C2 strong and tight:

a firm handshake

Keep a firm hold of the handrail as you go down.

figurative No one seems to have a firm grip on the company at the moment.

figurative You need a firm grasp of mathematics to become an astronaut.

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She held the child's hand in a firm clasp as they crossed the road.
Make sure that the soil around the base of the plant is firm, so that it is supported.
When the glue has set, the bond will be firm and watertight.
The nail holding this picture up isn't at all firm.
Twist the pipe into position until the connection is completely firm.

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Physically strong and powerful

(as) tough as old boots idiom
almighty
billy-o
brute
burly
elemental
high-octane
invincible
invulnerable
muscle-flexing
omnipotent
overpowering
reckon
stout
sturdy
superhuman
to be reckoned with idiom
tough
toughie
unabated

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firm adjective (CERTAIN)

B2 certain and not likely to change:

He is a firm believer in traditional family values.

Some people still claim that there is no firm evidence linking smoking with lung cancer.

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She had a firm conviction that they would meet again in the hereafter.
It is my firm belief that nuclear weapons are immoral.
He made a firm commitment to stop smoking.
Make sure you have a firm understanding of the system before attempting any repairs.
A firm decision has not yet been made over the club's future.

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Certainty

(as) clear as day idiom
(as) sure as eggs is eggs idiom
and that's flat! idiom
assured
assuredly
bet
consider it done idiom
cut and dried
decided
decidedly
definite
doubt
indeed
natch
pronounced
proof positive
seal
set/put the seal on sth idiom
shadow
signed and sealed idiom

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firm adjective (FORCEFUL)

C2 forceful and making people do what you want:

I was always very firm with my children - they knew the rules and I made sure they followed them.

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Strong-willed

a firm hand idiom
adamant
adamantine
aggressive
an iron hand/fist in a velvet glove idiom
go-getter
going
gutsy
hard-boiled
hard-headed
importunate
pigheaded
purposeful
pushy
ravening
recalcitrant
redoubtable
will not take no for an answer idiom
willful
with guns blazing idiom

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Idiom(s)

a firm hand

hold/stand firm

firmverb

uk/fɜːm/us/fɝːm/

firm verb (MAKE HARD)

UK [ T ] to make soil harder by pressing on it:

Firm the soil around the cuttings and water them in.

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Squeezing and grinding

compact
compress
compression
concertina
constrict
crush
depress
grind
grind sth into sth
ground
mill
pack
pound
pulp
pulverize
scrunch
shut
shut sth in sth
squeeze
squinch

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firm verb (STOP CHANGING)

[ I ] specialized finance & economics to stop changing or to remain at the same level, amount, etc.:

After a turbulent week on the markets, share prices firmed today.

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Not able to be changed

a leopard can't/doesn't change its spots idiom
be no hard and fast rules idiom
burn your boats/bridges idiom
congenital
continuity
fixity
hard line
hard line
immutable
incorrigible
incurable
irreducible
irremediable
irreparable
irretrievable
irreversible
ossify
stuck
uncompromising
what's done is done idiom

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Phrasal verb(s)

firm sth up

firm (sth) up

单词	firm
释义	Contents adjective (5) firm (HARD) firm (FIXED) firm (STRONG) firm (CERTAIN) firm (FORCEFUL) noun (1) firm (1) verb (2) firm (MAKE HARD) firm (STOP CHANGING) Contents adjective (1) firm (FIXED) adjective (2) firm (HARD) firm (CERTAIN) noun (1) firm (BUSINESS) Contents noun (1) firm (1) adjective (3) firm (1) firm (2) firm (3) verb (1) firm (1) more…(1) firmness English American Business firmadjective uk/fɜːm/us/fɝːm/ firm adjective (HARD) B2 not soft but not completely hard: I'd rather sleep on a firm mattress than a soft one. These pears are still too firm to eat. More examples The ground was not firm enough to build on. The mixture should be firm to the touch after it has been baked. The going is described as good to firm. Place the template on a firm surface. The bed in the hotel was not firm enough. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Hard and firm (as) stiff/straight as a ramrod idiom adamantine cast iron congeal crisp crispy crunchy hard harden horny ossification ossify petrified ramrod rigid solid stiff stiffness temper unyielding See more results » firm adjective (FIXED) well fixed in place or position: The bridge provided a firm platform for the bungee jumpers. fixed at the same level or opinion and not changing: The government remains firm in its opposition to tax reform. More examples On the foreign-exchange markets the pound remained firm. After weeks at sea, it was wonderful to feel firm ground beneath our feet once more. Make sure you've got a firm foothold on the rock before you climb up. Place the device on a firm, dry surface and make sure it is level. The house could collapse if it hasn't got firm foundations. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Immobility be locked in sth boxed in budge catatonic glue glued to the spot idiom grind to a halt/standstill idiom hold jam jammed motionless move not move a muscle idiom rest rock-solid sedentary stagnant static transfix unwavering See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Similar and the same firm adjective (STRONG) C2 strong and tight: a firm handshake Keep a firm hold of the handrail as you go down. figurative No one seems to have a firm grip on the company at the moment. figurative You need a firm grasp of mathematics to become an astronaut. More examples She held the child's hand in a firm clasp as they crossed the road. Make sure that the soil around the base of the plant is firm, so that it is supported. When the glue has set, the bond will be firm and watertight. The nail holding this picture up isn't at all firm. Twist the pipe into position until the connection is completely firm. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Physically strong and powerful (as) tough as old boots idiom almighty billy-o brute burly elemental high-octane invincible invulnerable muscle-flexing omnipotent overpowering reckon stout sturdy superhuman to be reckoned with idiom tough toughie unabated See more results » firm adjective (CERTAIN) B2 certain and not likely to change: He is a firm believer in traditional family values. Some people still claim that there is no firm evidence linking smoking with lung cancer. More examples She had a firm conviction that they would meet again in the hereafter. It is my firm belief that nuclear weapons are immoral. He made a firm commitment to stop smoking. Make sure you have a firm understanding of the system before attempting any repairs. A firm decision has not yet been made over the club's future. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Certainty (as) clear as day idiom (as) sure as eggs is eggs idiom and that's flat! idiom assured assuredly bet consider it done idiom cut and dried decided decidedly definite doubt indeed natch pronounced proof positive seal set/put the seal on sth idiom shadow signed and sealed idiom See more results » firm adjective (FORCEFUL) C2 forceful and making people do what you want: I was always very firm with my children - they knew the rules and I made sure they followed them. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Strong-willed a firm hand idiom adamant adamantine aggressive an iron hand/fist in a velvet glove idiom go-getter going gutsy hard-boiled hard-headed importunate pigheaded purposeful pushy ravening recalcitrant redoubtable will not take no for an answer idiom willful with guns blazing idiom See more results » Idiom(s) a firm hand hold/stand firm firmnoun [ C ] uk/fɜːm/us/fɝːm/ B1 a company or business: He works for a law firm called Neil and Vigliano. He's just started working for an accountancy firm/a firm of accountants in Cambridge. More examples Mr Black has been a client of this firm for many years. He works for a firm of painters and decorators. I had an interview for a job with a publishing firm. Our firm stands to lose a lot of money if the deal is unsuccessful. This new tax will put a lot of small firms out of business. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Enterprises acquirer acquiror agency airline answering service auction house carrier collective enterprise est establishment fragmented franchise franchisee outfit private company private practice Pty public company public limited company See more results » firmverb uk/fɜːm/us/fɝːm/ firm verb (MAKE HARD) UK [ T ] to make soil harder by pressing on it: Firm the soil around the cuttings and water them in. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Squeezing and grinding compact compress compression concertina constrict crush depress grind grind sth into sth ground mill pack pound pulp pulverize scrunch shut shut sth in sth squeeze squinch See more results » firm verb (STOP CHANGING) [ I ] specialized finance & economics to stop changing or to remain at the same level, amount, etc.: After a turbulent week on the markets, share prices firmed today. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Not able to be changed a leopard can't/doesn't change its spots idiom be no hard and fast rules idiom *burn your* boats/bridges idiom congenital continuity fixity hard line hard line immutable incorrigible incurable irreducible irremediable irreparable irretrievable irreversible ossify stuck uncompromising what's done is done idiom See more results » Phrasal verb(s) firm sth up firm (sth) up firmadjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ] us/fɜrm/ firm adjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ] (FIXED) set in place and unable or unlikely to move, come loose, or fall over: The rocks were wet, and we couldn’t get a firm footing. fig. Sometimes it takes more courage to admit you’re wrong than to stand firm (= continue to defend an opinion). fig. The dean is holding firm and refusing to give in to student demands. firmadjective [ -er/-est only ] us/fɜrm/ firm adjective [ -er/-est only ] (HARD) not soft when pressed; solid or strong: a firm mattress a firm body fig. No one seems to have a firm grip on (= be in control of) the situation at the moment. firm adjective [ -er/-est only ] (CERTAIN) certain or fixed in a belief, opinion, etc., and unlikely to change, or so certain as to be beyond doubt or question: a firm believer in the Constitution They made a firm commitment to complete the job this week. The decision is firm – there will be a strike. Firm can also mean showing control and making sure you will be obeyed: A new teacher has to be firm with her students. firmnoun [ C ] us/fɜrm/ firm noun [ C ] (BUSINESS) a company or business: a law firm firmnoun [ C ] uk/fɜːm/us WORKPLACE a company or business: The firm's share price has been rising steadily. The firm remains heavily dependent on North America, its biggest market. big/medium-sized/small firm Small and medium-sized firms accounted for 69.8% of the UK business population. leading/major/top firm He hired a top firm of architects and re-mortgaged the family home to finance the project. accounting/law/manufacturing, etc. firm Local manufacturing firms are under heavy competitive pressure, often from off-shore production. set up/start (up)/establish a firm Her grandfather had set up the firm soon after the war. run/manage a firm The firm was run from an office in Bolton. She joined the family firm soon after leaving school. See also consulting search firm firmadjective uk/fɜːm/us agreed or decided and not likely to change: firm date/deadline I was given a firm deadline of April 30. firm bid/commitment The group said it has a firm commitment to sell two radio stations in Chicago to minority partners. firm order/offer They already have firm orders for much of the new stock. firm decision We haven't made a firm decision as yet. FINANCE used to describe a price or level that is high and is likely to rise or stay high: Home prices are edging higher as builders pay record prices for lumber, and tight supplies should keep prices firm next year. See also steady hold firm to remain at a high level: Top share prices held firm through to the close, with the main index up 27.8. firmness noun [ U ] the firmness of the bond market firmverb [ I ] uk/fɜːm/us FINANCE to remain at the same level, amount, etc. or to rise slightly: In industries such as paper, chemicals, and steel, prices have firmed. firm to sth Copper firmed 1.8 cents to 142.1 cents a pound. firm against sth The dollar, meanwhile, firmed against the euro in the wake of the interest rate rise. Bank shares firmed on expectations that the Reserve Bank would leave interest rates untouched. Phrasal verb(s)** firm sth up
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firmadjective

firm adjective (HARD)

firm adjective (FIXED)

firm adjective (STRONG)

firm adjective (CERTAIN)

firm adjective (FORCEFUL)

Idiom(s)

firmnoun [ C ]

firmverb

firm verb (MAKE HARD)

firm verb (STOP CHANGING)

Phrasal verb(s)

firmadjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ]

firm adjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ] (FIXED)

firmadjective [ -er/-est only ]

firm adjective [ -er/-est only ] (HARD)

firm adjective [ -er/-est only ] (CERTAIN)

firmnoun [ C ]

firm noun [ C ] (BUSINESS)

firmnoun [ C ]

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firmadjective

firmverb [ I ]

Phrasal verb(s)