firm
/fɜrm/
noun
- A business or company, especially one involving a group of partners.
- His father started the family firm fifty years ago.
- She works for a law firm in the city.
- The accounting firm hired three new employees.
Synonyms
adverb
- In a way that is steady and strong; without moving.
- Stand firm and don't let anyone push you over.
- The post was set firm in the concrete.
- She held firm to her opinion during the debate.
verb
- To make something solid, stable, or more definite.
- The company plans to firm its position in the market.
- We need to firm the details of the contract.
- He firmed the soil around the plant with his hands.
Synonyms
Antonyms
adjective
- Not soft or yielding when pressed; solid and stable.
- The mattress was firm enough to support her back.
- She prefers a firm handshake to show confidence.
- Make sure the ground is firm before setting up the tent.
- Strongly fixed in place; not likely to move or change.
- The ladder felt firm against the wall.
- The screws need to be firm so the shelf doesn't fall.
- He has a firm grip on the rope.
- Showing determination and control; not easily influenced.
- We need a firm decision by Friday.
- She gave a firm 'no' to the request.
- The teacher was firm but fair with the students.
- Reliable and steady; not likely to fail or change.
- They have a firm friendship that has lasted for years.
- He has a firm belief in hard work.
- The company has a firm reputation for quality.