firm

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firm
fəːm Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.
    E.g. the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard
  • strongly felt and unlikely to change.
    E.g. he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer
verb
  • make more solid or resilient.
    E.g. how can I firm up a sagging bustline?
adverb
  • in a resolute and determined manner.
    E.g. the Chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies
noun
  • a business concern, especially one involving a partnership of two or more people.
    E.g. state support for small firms

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