Definition of Firm
Firm
firm
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
strongly and securely in place; not weak;
e.g. He had a firm grip on his baseball bat.
(adjective)
not uncertain or subject to change; absolute;
e.g. He is firm about his decision to sell the house.
(verb)
to tighten or make secure;
e.g. She firmed her grip on the hockey stick as she was about to take a shot at the ball.
(verb)
to make solid or final; to settle;
e.g. Can you guys firm up with a plan on how to go about this project?
(verb)
to improve or recover;
e.g. His grades and tests scores are finally firming back to normal.
(noun)
a business or company; an enterprise;
e.g. In the TV show, Mike works for a law firm called Pearson Hardman.
(adjective)
hard or solid;
e.g. The carrots are too firm for her to bite into with her braces.
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