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How to pronounce firm in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms steady, unfluctuating
Derivation firmness


stocks are still firm.
Type Words
Synonyms business firm, house
Type of business, business concern, business organisation, business organization, concern
Has types publishing firm, auction house, consulting company, consulting firm, corp, corporation, dealer, law firm, publisher, publishing company, accounting firm, publishing house
Type Words
Synonyms firmly, steadfastly, unwaveringly


we firmly believed it.
you must stand firm.
Type Words
Synonyms fast, loyal, truehearted
Derivation firmness


a firm ally.
Type Words
Synonyms steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering
Derivation firmness


firm convictions.
a firm mouth.
Type Words
Synonyms fast, immobile
Derivation firmness


the post was still firm after being hit by the car.
Type Words
Synonyms strong


a firm grasp.
Type Words
Synonyms tauten
Type of fasten, tighten
Type Words
Synonyms tauten
Type of tighten


Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly.
Type Words
Synonyms solid
Derivation firmness


a firm mattress.
the snow was firm underfoot.
Type Words


a firm contract.
a firm offer.
Type Words


his voice was firm and confident.
a firm step.
Type Words
Derivation firmness


firm muscles.
Type Words


holds a firm position as the country's leading poet.

Examples of firm

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It was purchased by a local investment firm, Sun Valley Eastern Investments LLC.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Adage is a joint venture formed by AREVA, a global energy firm, and Duke Energy.
From the thenewstribune.com
A calm, peaceful home where there are firm limits and consistency would be best.
From the bostonherald.com
The previous estimate was for 1,325, the Zurich-based firm said in a note today.
From the bloomberg.com
That firm was absorbed by the now-defunct Washington firm of Howrey LLP in 2009.
From the bloomberg.com
The stock has gained 24 percent this year as the firm invests a new buyout fund.
From the bloomberg.com
He got a law degree and, later, a job clerking at a firm in Southern California.
From the washingtontimes.com
Starting partner compensation at the firm soon became a matter of public record.
From the forbes.com
BlackRock and global commercial-property firm Jones Lang LaSalle had no comment.
From the online.wsj.com
More examples
  • With resolute determination; "we firmly believed it"; "you must stand firm"
  • Tauten: become taut or tauter; "Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"; "the rope tautened"
  • Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
  • The members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a brokerage house"
  • Not soft or yielding to pressure; "a firm mattress"; "the snow was firm underfoot"; "solid ground"
  • Strong and sure; "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope"
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