Pronunciation

/fɜːrm/

Definitions

• Noun: A business organization, typically a company or partnership, that carries out industrial or commercial activities. For example: “She started her own law firm last year.”

  • Also, a group of lawyers practicing together under one name.
  • The state of being fixed, stable, or strong; solidity or strength. Example: “The building has a firm foundation.”
  • A fixed or settled quality; determination or resolution not to change. Example: “He spoke with firmness about his decision to quit smoking.”

• Adjective: Strongly fixed, not shaking or moving; steady. Example: “She held the ladder firmly against the wall.”

  • Resolute, unyielding, or determined. Example: “His stance on the issue was firm and unwavering.”
  • Solid, strong, and robust in constitution or structure. Example: “The handshake was firm and confident.”

• Verb (firm up): To make something stronger or more solid; to strengthen or stabilize. Example: “We need to firm up our plans before we announce them publicly.”

Phrases

• “Firm commitment”: A strong promise or pledge to do something.
• “Firm believer”: Someone who strongly adheres to a particular belief or philosophy.
• “Firm ground”: A secure or stable position, physically or metaphorically.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After graduating, he secured a job at a prestigious accounting firm.”
• Adjective: “The grip on the handlebars needs to be firm to maintain control of the bicycle.”
• Verb: “With regular exercise, she hoped to firm up her muscles.”

Synonyms

• Enterprise (noun)
• Steady (adjective)
• Strengthen (verb)
• Stable (adjective)
• Solidify (verb)