firm — solid, hard, or stable; not soft or yielding to pressure
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: solid, hard, or stable; not soft or yielding to pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɜːrm/
Korean meaning: 단단한, 견고한, 확고한
Korean pronunciation: 펌 (강세: 펌)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's firm rule was 'no phones during dinner' - even the pizza delivery guy had to wait!
- The startup grew into a multinational firm within five years.
- She gave him such a firm hug that he thought she was trying to crack his ribs.
firm
ADJECTIVE//fɜːrm//
solid, hard, or stable; not soft or yielding to pressure
A worker tests the firm concrete with a heavy hammer
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Origin
라틴어 'firmus'에서 유래했으며, '강하고 안정된'이라는 의미였습니다. 중세 프랑스어를 거쳐 14세기경 영어로 들어왔고, 처음에는 물리적인 단단함을 의미했다가 점차 정신적 확고함과 사업체를 뜻하게 되었습니다.
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“My grandmother's firm rule was 'no phones during dinner' - even the pizza delivery guy had to wait!”
“The startup grew into a multinational firm within five years.”
“She gave him such a firm hug that he thought she was trying to crack his ribs.”
“The manager remained firm in his decision despite the protests.”
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