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adverb
- 1. with little possibility of movement; securely: "the door remained firmly shut"
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in a way that will not move, come loose, or fall over: Fasten your seatbelt firmly. in a solid or strong way:
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.
Synonyms for FIRMLY: strongly, vigorously, forcibly, hard, vehemently, fiercely, powerfully, forcefully; Antonyms of FIRMLY: gently, weakly, softly, feebly, delicately, faintly, shakily, lazily.
Firmly definition: in a manner or position that is secure and solid. See examples of FIRMLY used in a sentence.
FIRMLY meaning: 1. in a way that will not become loose: 2. strongly and tightly: 3. forcefully: . Learn more.
When you do something firmly, you do it with strength or in a secure way, like when you shut a door firmly behind you so your cat can't get out. You might grab a tennis racket firmly in your hands, gripping it hard, and then firmly smack the ball across the net.
firmly. adverb. /ˈfɜːmli/ /ˈfɜːrmli/ in a strong or definite way. ‘I can manage,’ she said firmly. It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the road ahead. He held her firmly but gently. Make sure the cover is firmly fixed in place. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
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.
Firmly Definition. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adverb. Filter. adverb. In a firm or definite or strong manner. She corrected him firmly but gently. Wiktionary. Securely. Tie the rope firmly to the post. Wiktionary. Synonyms: intransigently. implacably. unbendingly. ruggedly. pungently. irreconcilably. impregnably.
adj. not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture. securely fixed in place. not shaking or trembling; steady: a firm voice. not likely to change; fixed; settled; unalterable: a firm belief. steadfast or unwavering, as persons or principles: firm friends.
