firm firm /ˈfɝːm/

adjective

1. () Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable  ( steadfast , steady , stiff , firm , unbendable , unfaltering , unshakable , unwavering , unshakeable )
   marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
    Firm convictions
   firm convictions
    A firm mouth
   a firm mouth
    Steadfast resolve
   steadfast resolve
    A man of unbendable perseverence
   a man of unbendable perseverence
    Unwavering loyalty
   unwavering loyalty
   
2. () Strong and sure  ( strong , firm )
   strong and sure
    A firm grasp
   a firm grasp
    Gave a strong pull on the rope
   gave a strong pull on the rope
   
3. () Not soft or yielding to pressure  ( solid , firm )
   not soft or yielding to pressure
    A firm mattress
   a firm mattress
    The snow was firm underfoot
   the snow was firm underfoot
    Solid ground
   solid ground
   
4. () Not subject to revision or change  ( firm )
   not subject to revision or change
    A firm contract
   a firm contract
    A firm offer
   a firm offer
   
5. () Securely established  ( firm )
   securely established
    Holds a firm position as the country's leading poet
   holds a firm position as the country's leading poet
   
6. () Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall  ( steady , unfluctuating , firm )
   not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
    Stocks are still firm
   stocks are still firm
   
7. () (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling  ( firm )
   (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
    His voice was firm and confident
   his voice was firm and confident
    A firm step
   a firm step
   
8. () Possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue  ( firm )
   possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
    Firm muscles
   firm muscles
   
9. Unwavering in devotion to friend, vow or cause  ( fast , firm , loyal , truehearted )
   unwavering in devotion to friend, vow or cause
    A firm ally
   a firm ally
    Loyal supporters
   loyal supporters
    The true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe
   the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe
    Fast friends
   fast friends
   
10. Securely fixed in place  ( fast , firm , immobile )
    securely fixed in place
     The post was still firm after being hit by the car
    the post was still firm after being hit by the car
    

adverb

1. () With resolute determination  ( unwaveringly , firm , steadfastly , firmly )
   with resolute determination
    We firmly believed it
   we firmly believed it
    You must stand firm
   you must stand firm
   

noun

1. () The members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments  ( business firm , house , firm )
   the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
    He worked for a brokerage house
   he worked for a brokerage house
   

verb

1. Make taut or tauter  ( firm , tauten )
   make taut or tauter
    Tauten a rope
   tauten a rope
   
2. Become taut or tauter  ( firm , tauten )
   become taut or tauter
    Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly
   Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly
    The rope tautened
   the rope tautened