This post talks about the dictionary definition and meanings of the English word firm. phonetic, phonetics, origin, meanings
Phonetic
fəːm
Phonetics
Text pronounciation: undefined
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Origin of the word
Middle English: from Old French ferme, from Latin firmus .
Meanings
Part Of speech
adjective
Definition
having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.
Example
the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard
Synonyms
hard,solid,unyielding,resistant,solidified,hardened,compacted,compressed,condensed,dense,close-grained,stiff,rigid,inflexible,inelastic,walkable,congealed,frozen,set,gelled,stony,steely,adamantine
Antonyms
soft,yielding
Definition
strongly felt and unlikely to change.
Example
he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer
Part Of speech
verb
Definition
make more solid or resilient.
Example
how can I firm up a sagging bustline?
Part Of speech
adverb
Definition
in a resolute and determined manner.
Example
the Chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies