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Firm

Verb / fɜ:m / Another word for firm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective - having a solid, almost unyielding structure or character

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Common collocations

  • firm grip
  • firm handshake
  • firm decision
  • firm believer
  • firm ground
  • firm foundation
  • firm tone
  • firm stance

Word family

adjective firm
adverb firmly

Usage note

As an adjective, 'firm' can describe something solid or unyielding in texture, or someone resolute in their beliefs or actions. As a noun, it refers to a business enterprise.

Example sentences

  1. The cake was firm and held up well to the frosting.
  2. The ground was firm under our feet as we walked along the trail.
  3. The manager gave a firm deadline for completing the project.
  4. She had a firm belief in the power of positive thinking.
  5. The handshake was firm, indicating his confidence and strength.

Quotes

  • My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me. - Jim Valvano
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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