firm
adverb
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with resolute determination“we firmly believed it”firmlysteadfastlyunwaveringly
adjective
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strong and sure“a firm grasp”strong
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unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause“a firm ally”loyaltrueheartedfast
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securely fixed in place“the post was still firm after being hit by the car”fastimmobile
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not soft or yielding to pressure“a firm mattress”solid
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possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue“firm muscles”
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marked by firm determination or resolutionstiffsteadyunshakablesteadfastunbendableunfalteringunwavering
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securely established“holds a firm position as the country's leading poet”
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not subject to revision or change“a firm contract”
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not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall“stocks are still firm”steadyunfluctuating
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of especially a person's physical features, not shaking or trembling“My voice is firm and confident.”
noun
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the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishmentshouse
verb
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make taut or tautertauten
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become taut or tauter“Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly”tauten