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- [furm]
- /fɜrm/
- /ˈfɜːmli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [furm]
- /fɜrm/
Definitions of firmly word
- adjective firmly not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture. 1
- adjective firmly securely fixed in place. 1
- adjective firmly not shaking or trembling; steady: a firm voice. 1
- adjective firmly not likely to change; fixed; settled; unalterable: a firm belief. 1
- adjective firmly steadfast or unwavering, as persons or principles: firm friends. 1
- adjective firmly indicating firmness or determination: a firm expression. 1
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Origin of firmly
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 Firmly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
firmly 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for firmly
adv firmly
- strongly — with great strength or force: wind blowing strongly from the west.
- thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- inflexibly — not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
adverb firmly
- definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
- determinedly — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- confidently — having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
- durably — In a durable manner.
- enduringly — In an enduring manner or fashion; such as to endure.
Antonyms for firmly
adv firmly
- indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- weakly — weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
- flexibly — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
- movability — capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture.
- changeably — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
adverb firmly
- irresolute — not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.
- loosely — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
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