Firm — synonyms, definition

1. firm (a)

accurate adamant adamantine adherent balanced blooming bold bouncing bound brave bullheaded callous calm certain close collected compact compressed concrete condensed • • •

2. firm (Noun)

affiliate agency alliance association bureau business business firm company concern corporation enterprise establishment house office operation organisation organization partnership syndicate

firm (Noun) — The members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments. ex. "he worked for a brokerage firm"

business business concern business organisation business organization concern accounting firm auction house consulting company consulting firm corp corporation dealer law firm publisher publishing company publishing firm publishing house

3. firm (Verb)

brace stabilise stabilize steady stiffen tauten

firm (Verb) — Become taut or tauter. ex. "Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"

firm (Verb) — Make taut or tauter.

fasten tighten

4. firm (Adjective)

immobile loyal truehearted unbendable unfluctuating unshakable unshakeable

firm (Adjective) — Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. ex. "firm convictions" ex. "a firm mouth"

firm (Adjective) — Not soft or yielding to pressure. ex. "a firm mattress" ex. "the snow was firm underfoot"

firm (Adjective) — With more than adequate force or sureness. ex. "a firm grasp"

firm (Adjective) — Not subject to revision or change. ex. "a firm contract" ex. "a firm offer"

firm (Adjective) — (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling. ex. "his voice was firm and confident" ex. "a firm step"

firm (Adjective) — Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall. ex. "stocks are still firm"

firm (Adjective) — Securely established. ex. "holds a firm position as the country's leading poet"

firm (Adjective) — Possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue. ex. "firm muscles"

firm (Adjective) — Securely fixed in place. ex. "the post was still firm after being hit by the car"

firm (Adjective) — Unwavering in devotion to friend, vow or cause. ex. "a firm ally"

5. firm (Adverb)

firmly steadfastly unwaveringly

firm (Adverb) — With resolute determination. ex. "you must stand firm"