firm

/fˈɜːm/

/ˈfɝm/

[noun] [adjective] [adverb] [verb]

Firm

[NOUN]

a business or company, particularly one owned by two or more partners

synonyms : business firm

house

firm

[ADJECTIVE]

hard but not too much; not easily changed into a different shape when pressed

synonyms : solid

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

synonyms : steadfast

strong and sure

synonyms : strong

not subject to revision or change

securely established

(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling

not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

synonyms : steady

unfluctuating

possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue

unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

synonyms : fast(a)

loyal

truehearted

securely fixed in place

synonyms : fast

immobile

firm

[ADVERB]

with resolute determination

synonyms : firmly

steadfastly

unwaveringly

to firm

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

become taut or tauter

synonyms : tauten

make taut or tauter

synonyms : tauten

Examples

1. The firm has captured the lion’s share of the UK market.

2. The judge stood firm in her ruling.

3. The government has taken a firm line on illegal immigration.

4. The firm employs skilled craftsmen to make its products.

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