firmly — In a strong, steady, or determined manner; without wavering or yielding.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a strong, steady, or determined manner; without wavering or yielding.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrmli/
Example Sentences
- The teacher firmly told the students that homework excuses involving alien abduction would not be accepted.
- She firmly grasped the door handle before entering the job interview.
- He firmly believed that pizza was a vegetable because it had tomato sauce.
firmly
ADVERB[/ˈfɜːrmli/]
In a strong, steady, or determined manner; without wavering or yielding.
In a strong, steady, or determined manner; without wavering or yielding.
Sit firmly, not squirmily, for termly success!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'firmus' meaning solid or strong, which entered English through Old French and Middle English. The adverb form adds '-ly' to the adjective 'firm'.
Breakdown
firm (from Latin 'firmus' meaning solid/strong) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The teacher firmly told the students that homework excuses involving alien abduction would not be accepted.”
“She firmly grasped the door handle before entering the job interview.”
“He firmly believed that pizza was a vegetable because it had tomato sauce.”
“The company's policy is firmly based on customer satisfaction.”
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