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Wordnet 3.0

ADVERB (3)

1. with resolute determination;
- Example: "we firmly believed it"
- Example: "you must stand firm"
[syn: firm, firmly, steadfastly, unwaveringly]

2. in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger;
- Example: "she held the child securely"
[syn: securely, firmly]

3. with firmness;
- Example: "held hard to the railing"
[syn: hard, firmly]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Firmly \Firm"ly\, adv.
   In a firm manner.
   [1913 Webster]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

firmly
    adv 1: with resolute determination; "we firmly believed it";
           "you must stand firm" [syn: firm, firmly,
           steadfastly, unwaveringly]
    2: in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger; "she held
       the child securely" [syn: securely, firmly]
    3: with firmness; "held hard to the railing" [syn: hard,
       firmly]