Meaning of 'firm'

adverb

with resolute determination

Example: "we firmly believed it"

Synonyms: firmly steadfastly unwaveringly

adjective

strong and sure

Example: "a firm grasp"

Synonyms: strong

adjective

unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

Example: "a firm ally"

Synonyms: loyal truehearted fast

adjective

securely fixed in place

Example: "the post was still firm after being hit by the car"

Synonyms: fast immobile

adjective

not soft or yielding to pressure

Example: "a firm mattress"

Synonyms: solid

adjective

possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue

Example: "firm muscles"

adjective

marked by firm determination or resolution

Synonyms: stiff steady unshakable steadfast unbendable unfaltering unwavering

adjective

securely established

Example: "holds a firm position as the country's leading poet"

adjective

not subject to revision or change

Example: "a firm contract"

adjective

not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

Example: "stocks are still firm"

Synonyms: steady unfluctuating

adjective

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

Example: "My voice is firm and confident."

noun

the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

Synonyms: house

verb

make taut or tauter

Synonyms: tauten

verb

become taut or tauter

Example: "Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"

Synonyms: tauten