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| firm [ furm ] |
adjective (comparative firm·er, superlative firm·est) |
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1. not yielding to touch: compact and solid when pressed
  a firm mattress
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2. secure: fixed securely and unlikely to give way
a firm hold
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3. determined: showing certainty or determination
You need to be more firm with them.
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4. trustworthy: reliable and able to be trusted
firm evidence
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5. steady: showing no or few fluctuations
a firm price
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adverb (comparative firm·er, superlative firm·est) |
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unyieldingly: in a determined and unshakable way
standing firm despite a wave of criticism
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transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle firmed, present participle firm·ing, 3rd person present singular firms) |
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make or become firm: to become firm or firmer, or make something firm or firmer
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| [14th century. Via Old French< Latin firmus] |
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| firm·ly adverb |
| firm·ness noun |
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