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Firm
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Simple meaning
What does Firm mean?
Solid, steady, or a business company.
Dictionary definition
Solid, steady, or not easily moved; also a business company.
Example sentences
Firm in a sentence
easy
The chair felt firm.
medium
She gave a firm answer.
hard
The design firm created a new logo for the school club.
Synonyms
Words like Firm
steadyNot shaky or easily moved.
Antonyms
Opposite words
softEasy to press or not firm.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to firm, depending on context.
Word family
Firm word family
Base word
firm
noun
firms
More than one firm.
verb
firmed
Past form of firm.
verb
firming
Action form of firm.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does firm mean?
Firm means solid, steady, or a business company.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to firm?
Steady is close in meaning to firm in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of firm?
Soft contrasts with firm.
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