Dictionary definitions and meanings of the word firm
This post talks about the dictionary definition and meanings of the English word firm. phonetic, phonetics, origin, meanings
Phonetic
fəːm
Phonetics
Text pronounciation: undefined
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Origin of the word
Middle English: from Old French ferme, from Latin firmus .
Meanings
Part Of speech
adjective
Definition
having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.
Example
the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard
Synonyms
hard,solid,unyielding,resistant,solidified,hardened,compacted,compressed,condensed,dense,close-grained,stiff,rigid,inflexible,inelastic,walkable,congealed,frozen,set,gelled,stony,steely,adamantine
Antonyms
soft,yielding
Definition
strongly felt and unlikely to change.
Example
he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer
Part Of speech
verb
Definition
make more solid or resilient.
Example
how can I firm up a sagging bustline?
Part Of speech
adverb
Definition
in a resolute and determined manner.
Example
the Chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies