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firm (1)

firm [ furm ]


adjective  (comparative firm·er, superlative firm·est)
Definition:
 
1. not yielding to touch: compact and solid when pressed
a firm mattress

2. secure: fixed securely and unlikely to give way
a firm hold

3. determined: showing certainty or determination
You need to be more firm with them.

4. trustworthy: reliable and able to be trusted
firm evidence

5. steady: showing no or few fluctuations
a firm price



adverb  (comparative firm·er, superlative firm·est)
Definition:
 
unyieldingly: in a determined and unshakable way
standing firm despite a wave of criticism



transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle firmed, present participle firm·ing, 3rd person present singular firms)
Definition:
 
make or become firm: to become firm or firmer, or make something firm or firmer

[14th century. Via Old French< Latin firmus]

firm·ly adverb
firm·ness noun
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