firm

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firm

The carpenter uses a firm grip to drive the nail into the wood.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Securely fixed in place; not easily moved or shaken: Describes something physically stable or solid.
    • Having a solid, compact structure; not soft or yielding: Describes the texture or consistency of an object.
    • Strong and definite; not subject to change or revision: Describes agreements, decisions, or convictions.
    • Showing determination or resolution; steady and unwavering: Describes a person's character, voice, or actions.
    • Loyal and steadfast in devotion: Describes unwavering support or allegiance.

  2. Adverb:

    • In a strong, steady, or unwavering manner: Used to describe how an action is performed.

  3. Noun:

    • A business organization or company: Refers to a commercial enterprise, often a partnership.

  4. Verb:

    • To make something more solid, compact, or taut: To tighten or strengthen.
    • To become more solid, compact, or taut: To become tighter or stronger.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The ladder was firm against the wall. (It was securely fixed.)
    • She prefers a firm mattress for her back. (It is not soft or yielding.)
    • We received a firm offer on the house. (The offer is definite and not subject to change.)
    • He answered with a firm "no." (His answer was strong and definite.)
    • She is a firm believer in justice. (She holds a strong, unwavering belief.)

  • Adverb:

    • Hold firm to the railing. (Hold it in a strong, steady manner.)

  • Noun:

    • He works for a law firm in the city. (He works for a law company.)

  • Verb:

    • Exercise will help firm your muscles. (It will make them more solid and taut.)
    • The jelly will firm as it cools. (It will become more solid.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To stand firm": To refuse to change one's position or opinion; to be resolute.
    • Despite the pressure, she stood firm on her decision.
  • "To be on firm ground": To be in a secure or confident position, often regarding knowledge or argument.
    • When discussing the law, he is on firm ground.
  • "A firm hand": Strong, strict, or authoritative control.
    • The teacher manages the class with a firm hand.
Variants and Related Words
  • Firmly (adverb): In a firm manner.
    • She closed the door firmly.
  • Firmness (noun): The quality of being firm.
    • The firmness of his handshake was impressive.
  • Firmware (noun): Permanent software programmed into a hardware device. (A compound word listed separately as a variant.)
  • Affirm (verb): To state or assert positively; to confirm.
    • The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Solid, stable, steady, strong, resolute, unwavering, definite.
  • Noun: Company, business, enterprise, establishment.
  • Verb: Tighten, strengthen, solidify, harden.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Firm up:
    • To make something more definite or solid.
      • Let's firm up the plans for the meeting.
    • To make part of the body more toned or less soft through exercise.
      • This exercise will help firm up your stomach.
Related Idioms
  • As firm as a rock: Extremely solid, stable, or reliable.
    • Their friendship is as firm as a rock.
  • To take a firm stand/line: To adopt a strong, fixed position on an issue.
    • The government took a firm stand against corruption.
firm

The carpenter uses a firm grip to drive the nail into the wood.

Adjective
  1. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
    • a firm ally
    • loyal supporters
    • the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison
    • fast friends
  2. securely fixed in place
    • the post was still firm after being hit by the car
  3. possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
    • firm muscles
  4. securely established
    • holds a firm position as the country's leading poet
  5. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
    • stocks are still firm
  6. (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
    • his voice was firm and confident
    • a firm step
  7. not subject to revision or change
    • a firm contract
    • a firm offer
  8. strong and sure
    • a firm grasp
    • gave a strong pull on the rope
  9. not soft or yielding to pressure
    • a firm mattress
    • the snow was firm underfoot
    • solid ground
  10. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
    • firm convictions
    • a firm mouth
    • steadfast resolve
    • a man of unbendable perseverence
    • unwavering loyalty
Adverb
  1. with resolute determination
    • we firmly believed it
    • you must stand firm
Noun
  1. the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
    • he worked for a brokerage house
Verb
  1. make taut or tauter
    • tauten a rope
  2. become taut or tauter
    • Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly
    • the rope tautened

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