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- [furm]
- /fɜrm/
- /fɜːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [furm]
- /fɜrm/
Definitions of firmed word
- adjective firmed not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture. 1
- adjective firmed securely fixed in place. 1
- adjective firmed not shaking or trembling; steady: a firm voice. 1
- adjective firmed not likely to change; fixed; settled; unalterable: a firm belief. 1
- adjective firmed steadfast or unwavering, as persons or principles: firm friends. 1
- adjective firmed indicating firmness or determination: a firm expression. 1
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Origin of firmed
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin firmus; replacing Middle English ferm < Middle French < Latin
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Parts of speech for Firmed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
firmed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
firmed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for firmed
verb firmed
- consolidate — If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
- nerve — one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- buttress — Buttresses are supports, usually made of stone or brick, that support a wall.
- thicken — make thicker
noun firmed
- practiced — skilled or expert; proficient through practice or experience: a practiced hand at politics.
- conglomerated — Simple past tense and past participle of conglomerate.
- bunched — a connected group; cluster: a bunch of grapes.
- concerned — If you are concerned to do something, you want to do it because you think it is important.
- crewed — (especially of an aircraft, ship, or spacecraft) operated by a crew on board.
adverb firmed
- fasted — Simple past tense and past participle of fast.
adjective firmed
- compacted — compressed as a result of physical pressure
- closed — A closed group of people does not welcome new people or ideas from outside.
- concreted — constituting an actual thing or instance; real: a concrete proof of his sincerity.
- secured — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- sounded — Surgery. a long, slender instrument for sounding or exploring body cavities or canals.
Antonyms for firmed
verb firmed
- disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- weaken — to make weak or weaker.
- liquefy — Make or become liquid.
- soften — to make soft or softer.
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