firm

see definition of firm

adjinflexible
adjstable, unmoving
adjunalterable, definite
nounbusiness

Synonyms for firm

adj inflexible

Antonyms for firm

agencies

noun. organization, often business-related

agency

noun. organization, often business-related

al dente

adjective. of a firmer texture when cooked

Word Origin & History

late 14c., from Old French ferm (12c.) "firm, strong, vigorous, steadfast; loyal, faithful," from Latin firmus "firm, strong, steadfast, enduring, stable," from PIE root *dher- "to hold, support" (cf. Sanskrit dharmah "custom, law," Greek thronos "seat," Lithuanian dirzmas "strong," Welsh dir "hard," Breton dir "steel"). The return in late 1500s to -i- from Middle English ferme was modeled on Latin. Related: Firmly; firmness.

Example Sentences for firm

These books are issued to the hands employed by the firm free.

Some have unwisely chosen to test America's resolve, and have found it firm.

With a firm and unanimous voice the resolution to follow him was adopted.

I made them unload the drays and carry the loads to firm ground.

They have no firm philosophy of life on which they or those who would help them can lay hold.

Mart spoke with the assurance of one who had firm faith in her statement.

Their flesh should be firm and stiff and their eyes should be bright.

The firm who sold it to me agreed that it should have none of the faults of the old one.

Formerly he would not have spoken in this firm and decided manner.

Only their master's familiar voice and firm grip on the reins held them there at all.

firm

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adamant

adamantine

agencies

agency

al dente

firm

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adamant

adamantine

agencies

agency

al dente