Looking for the meaning of the word FIRM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FIRM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Firm
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French ferme, from Latin firmus
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
fəːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure
Short Definition:solid and almost unyielding
Examples:- the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard
Definition:
strongly felt and unlikely to change
Short Definition:strongly felt
Examples:- he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer
Word: Firm
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
fəːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make more solid or resilient
Short Definition:make solid or resilient
Examples:- how can I firm up a sagging bustline?
Word: Firm
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
fəːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in a resolute and determined manner
Short Definition:in resolute and determined way
Examples:- the Chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies
- she will stand firm against the proposal
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