[ US /ˈfɝm/ ]
[ UK /fˈɜːm/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
    a firm step
    his voice was firm and confident
  2. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
    a man of unbendable perseverence
    steadfast resolve
    a firm mouth
    unwavering loyalty
    firm convictions
  3. not subject to revision or change
    a firm contract
    a firm offer
  4. securely established
    holds a firm position as the country's leading poet
  5. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
    loyal supporters
    a firm ally
    fast friends
    the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe
  6. possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
    firm muscles
  7. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
    stocks are still firm
  8. strong and sure
    a firm grasp
    gave a strong pull on the rope
  9. securely fixed in place
    the post was still firm after being hit by the car
  10. not soft or yielding to pressure
    a firm mattress
    solid ground
    the snow was firm underfoot
NOUN
  1. the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
    he worked for a brokerage house
VERB
  1. become taut or tauter
    Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly
    the rope tautened
  2. make taut or tauter
    tauten a rope
ADVERB
  1. with resolute determination
    we firmly believed it
    you must stand firm
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How To Use firm In A Sentence

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  • A horizontal merger may enable the new entity to set price and output in the same manner as a single-firm monopolist, with the same consequences for consumer welfare.
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