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- Dictionaryfirm/fəːm/
adjective
- 1. having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure: "the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard" Similar Opposite
- 2. strongly felt and unlikely to change: "he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer"
verb
- 1. make more solid or resilient: "how can I firm up a sagging bustline?"
adverb
- 1. in a resolute and determined manner: "the Chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies"
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FIRM definition: 1. not soft but not completely hard: 2. well fixed in place or position: 3. fixed at the same…. Learn more.
1. a. : securely or solidly fixed in place. his teeth were firm. b. : not weak or uncertain : vigorous. a firm handshake. c. : having a solid or compact structure that resists stress or pressure. firm apples. 2. a (1) : not subject to change or revision. a firm offer. a firm date. (2) : not subject to price weakness : steady. firm commodities. b.
Firm definition: not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid. See examples of FIRM used in a sentence.
A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for. The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses. ...a firm of heating engineers. [ + of] Synonyms: company, business, concern, association More Synonyms of firm. 2. countable noun.
to remain at the same level, amount, etc. or to rise slightly: In industries such as paper, chemicals, and steel, prices have firmed. firm to sth Copper firmed 1.8 cents to 142.1 cents a pound. firm against sth The dollar, meanwhile, firmed against the euro in the wake of the interest rate rise.
The adjective firm describes something that's strong and unwavering. If your great Aunt Martha had a firm belief that children should be seen and not heard, you and your siblings might have spent your childhood driving her crazy. Something that is solid can also be described as firm.
1. Resistant to externally applied pressure. 2. Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue: firm muscles. 3. Securely fixed in place: Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm. 4. Indicating or possessed of determination or resolution: a firm voice. 5. Constant; steadfast: a firm ally. 6. a.
noun. /fɜːm/ /fɜːrm/ a business or company. a law/consulting/research firm. an accounting/investment firm. They hired an engineering firm to produce a model of their device. a firm of something a firm of solicitors/accountants/architects. She works for a firm of management consultants based in London. Collocations Business. Extra Examples.
a company that sells goods or services: a law firm. (Definition of firm from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of firm. in Chinese (Traditional)
Definition of firm adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
