firm

Noun · Verb · Adjective · Adverb
Synonyms: housebusiness firmtautensteadfaststeadystiffunbendableunfalteringunshakableunwaveringsolidstrong

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments“he worked for a brokerage house”Synonyms: housebusiness firm

Verb (2)

  1. become taut or tauter“Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly”“the rope tautened”Synonyms: tauten
  2. make taut or tauter“tauten a rope”Synonyms: tauten

Adjective (10)

  1. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable“firm convictions”“a firm mouth”“steadfast resolve”“a man of unbendable perseverence”“unwavering loyalty”Synonyms: steadfaststeadystiffunbendableunfalteringunshakableunwavering
  2. not soft or yielding to pressure“a firm mattress”“the snow was firm underfoot”“solid ground”Synonyms: solid
  3. strong and sure“a firm grasp”“gave a strong pull on the rope”Synonyms: strong
  4. not subject to revision or change“a firm contract”“a firm offer”
  5. (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling“his voice was firm and confident”“a firm step”
  6. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall“stocks are still firm”Synonyms: steadyunfluctuating
  7. securely established“holds a firm position as the country's leading poet”
  8. possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue“firm muscles”
  9. securely fixed in place“the post was still firm after being hit by the car”Synonyms: fastimmobile
  10. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause“a firm ally”“loyal supporters”“the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe — Campaign song for William Henry Harrison”“fast friends”Synonyms: loyaltrueheartedfast(a)

Adverb (1)

  1. with resolute determination“we firmly believed it”“you must stand firm”Synonyms: firmlysteadfastlyunwaveringly
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Firm \Firm\, n. [It. firma the (firm, sure, or confirming) signature or subscription, or Pg. firma signature, firm, cf. Sp. firma signature; all fr. L. firmus, adj., firm. See Firm, a.] The name, title, or style, under which a company transacts business; a partnership of two or more persons; a commercial house; as, the firm of Hope & Co. [1913 Webster]
Firm \Firm\, v. t. [OE. fermen to make firm, F. fermer, fr. L. firmare to make firm. See Firm, a.]

1.To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

And Jove has firmed it with an awful nod.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]

2.To fix or direct with firmness. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

He on his card and compass firms his eye.— Spenser.[1913 Webster]
Firm \Firm\, a. [Compar. Firmer; superl. Firmest.] [OE. ferme, F. ferme, fr.L. firmus; cf. Skr. dharman support, law, order, dh? to hold fast, carry. Cf. Farm, Throne.]

1.Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; -- applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood. [1913 Webster]

2.Not easily excited or disturbed; unchanging in purpose; fixed; steady; constant; stable; unshaken; not easily changed in feelings or will; strong; as, a firm believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent. [1913 Webster]

Under spread ensigns, moving nigh, in slow But firm battalion.— Milton.[1913 Webster]
By one man's firm obediency fully tried.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

3.Solid; -- opposed to fluid; as, firm land. [1913 Webster]

4.Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance.

Syn: Compact; dense; hard; solid; stanch; robust; strong; sturdly; fixed; steady; resolute; constant. [1913 Webster]

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