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firm meaning and definition

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FIRM noun

Definition of firm (noun)

  1. the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

FIRM verb

Definition of firm (verb)

  1. become taut or tauter
    • "Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"; "the rope tautened"
    • synonyms: tauten
  2. make taut or tauter
    • "tauten a rope"
    • synonyms: tauten

FIRM adjective

Definition of firm (adjective)

  1. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
  2. not soft or yielding to pressure
    • "a firm mattress"; "the snow was firm underfoot"; "solid ground"
    • synonyms: solid
  3. strong and sure
    • "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope"
    • synonyms: strong
  4. not subject to revision or change
    • "a firm contract"; "a firm offer"
  5. (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
    • "his voice was firm and confident"; "a firm step"
  6. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
  7. securely established
    • "holds a firm position as the country's leading poet"
  8. possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
    • "firm muscles"
  9. securely fixed in place
    • "the post was still firm after being hit by the car"
    • synonyms: fast, immobile
  10. 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"
    • synonyms: fast, loyal, truehearted

FIRM adverb

Definition of firm (adverb)

  1. with resolute determination
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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