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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'firmus', meaning 'strong and stable'. The word entered English via Middle French around the 14th century, initially denoting physical solidity before gradually extending to mean mental steadfastness and, later, a business entity.
Breakdown
firmus (strong, stable) — a Latin adjective with no prefix or suffix, serving as the direct root of the English word.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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