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- [furm]
- /fɜrm/
- /fɜːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [furm]
- /fɜrm/
Definitions of firmer word
- adjective firmer not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture. 1
- adjective firmer securely fixed in place. 1
- adjective firmer not shaking or trembling; steady: a firm voice. 1
- adjective firmer not likely to change; fixed; settled; unalterable: a firm belief. 1
- adjective firmer steadfast or unwavering, as persons or principles: firm friends. 1
- adjective firmer indicating firmness or determination: a firm expression. 1
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Origin of firmer
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 Firmer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
firmer 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
firmer usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with firmer
- how to make a bed firmer?
- how to make mattress firmer?
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