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   firm

   /fərm/

   adjective

   • 1. having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure: "the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard" Similar hardsolidunyieldingresistantsolidifiedhardenedcompactedcompressedcondenseddenseclose-grainedstiffrigidinflexibleinelasticwalkablecongealedfrozensetgelledstonysteelyliterary:adamantineOpposite softyielding
   • ▪ solidly in place and stable: "no building can stand without firm foundations" Similar securesecuredstablesteadystrongsturdyfixedfastsettautestablishedtightimmovableirremovableunshakeablestationarymotionlessanchoredmooredrootedembeddedrivetedbracedcementednailedtiedOpposite unstable
   • ▪ having steady but not excessive power or strength: "you need a firm grip on the steering" Similar strongvigorousforcefulvice-likesturdyrobustOpposite limp
   • ▪ (of a person, action, or attitude) showing resolute determination and strength of character: "he didn't like being firm with Larry, but he had to" Similar resolutedetermineddecidedresolvedsteadfastadamantassertiveemphaticinsistentsingle-mindedin earnestwhole-heartedunfalteringunwaveringunflinchingunswervingunyieldingunbendinginflexibleobdurateobstinatestubbornintransigentimplacablerelentlessunrelentinghard-linestrictunmalleablestrong-willeddominantdomineeringcommitteddyed-in-the-woolthrough-and-throughseasonedhardenedOpposite irresolute
   • 2. strongly felt and unlikely to change: "he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer"
   • ▪ (of a person) steadfast and constant: "we became firm friends" Similar closegoodboonintimateconfidentialinseparabledearspecialfastvaluedtreasuredcherishedconstantenduringabidingdevotedlovingfaithfuldurablereliabledeep-rootedlong-standinglong-lastingsteadysteadfaststablestaunchOpposite distant
   • ▪ decided upon and fixed or definite: "she had no firm plans for the next day" Similar definitefixedsettleddecidedestablishedconfirmedagreedexactclear-cutconcretehard and fastunalterableunchangeableirreversiblewrit in stoneOpposite indefinite
   • ▪ (of a currency, a commodity, or shares) having a steady value or price that is more likely to rise than fall: "the dollar was firm against the yen"

   verb

   • 1. make (something) physically solid or resilient: "an exercise program designed to firm up muscle tone"
   • ▪ fix (a plant) securely in the soil: "don't tread around bushes to firm them"
   • ▪ make (an agreement or plan) explicit and definite: "archaeologists have now firmed up this new view"
   • ▪ (of a price) rise slightly to reach a level considered secure: "he believed house prices would firm by the end of the year"

   adverb

   • 1. in a resolute and determined manner: "she will stand firm against the proposal"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French ferme, from Latin firmus.

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   1. a. : securely or solidly fixed in place. his teeth were firm. b. : not weak or uncertain : vigorous. a firm handshake. c. : having a solid or compact structure that resists stress or pressure. firm apples. 2. a (1) : not subject to change or revision. a firm offer. a firm date. (2) : not subject to price weakness : steady. firm commodities. b.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFIRM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FIRM definition: 1. not soft but not completely hard: 2. well fixed in place or position: 3. fixed at the same…. Learn more.

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   Firm definition: not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid. See examples of FIRM used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › firmFirm - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The adjective firm describes something that's strong and unwavering. If your great Aunt Martha had a firm belief that children should be seen and not heard, you and your siblings might have spent your childhood driving her crazy. Something that is solid can also be described as firm.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFIRM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for. The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses. ...a firm of heating engineers. [ + of] Synonyms: company, business, concern, association More Synonyms of firm. 2. countable noun.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › firmFirm - definition of firm by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Resistant to externally applied pressure. 2. Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue: firm muscles. 3. Securely fixed in place: Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm. 4. Indicating or possessed of determination or resolution: a firm voice. 5. Constant; steadfast: a firm ally. 6. a.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfirm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /fɜːm/ /fɜːrm/ a business or company. a law/consulting/research firm. an accounting/investment firm. They hired an engineering firm to produce a model of their device. a firm of something a firm of solicitors/accountants/architects. She works for a firm of management consultants based in London. Collocations Business. Extra Examples.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFIRM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FIRM definition: 1. not soft, but not completely hard: 2. certain or fixed and not likely to change: 3. strong and…. Learn more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › firmfirm | meaning of firm in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    firm meaning, definition, what is firm: a business or company, especially a smal...: Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishfirm adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    firm. adjective. /fərm/ (firmer, firmest) fairly hard; not easy to press into a different shape a firm bed/mattress These peaches are still firm. It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. Bake the cakes until they are firm to the touch. Want to learn more?