firm

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firm[1,adjective] firm[2,adverb] firm[3,verb] firm[4,noun]

Main Entry: ¹firm
Pronunciation: 'f&rm
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English ferm, from Anglo-French, from Latin firmus; akin to Greek thronos chair, throne
1 a : securely or solidly fixed in place b : not weak or uncertain : VIGOROUS c : having a solid or compact structure that resists stress or pressure
2 a (1) : not subject to change or revision (2) : not subject to price weakness : STEADY b : not easily moved or disturbed : STEADFAST c : WELL-FOUNDED
3 : indicating firmness or resolution <a firm mouth>
- firm·ly adverb
- firm·ness noun