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 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