firm

Noun
  1. The members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments (synset 108076706)
    "he worked for a brokerage house"
    is a type of: business, business concern, business organisation, business organization, concern - a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
    subtypes:
    same as: business firm, house
Adverb
  1. With resolute determination (synset 400051355)
    "we firmly believed it"; "you must stand firm"
    same as: firmly, steadfastly, unwaveringly
Adjective
  1. Marked by firm determination or resolution;
    Not shakable (synset 301997735)
    "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
    similar to: resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
    same as: steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering
  2. Not soft or yielding to pressure (synset 301155243)
    "a firm mattress"; "the snow was firm underfoot"; "solid ground"
    similar to: hard - resisting weight or pressure
    same as: solid
  3. Strong and sure (synset 300845738)
    "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope"
    similar to: forceful - characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
    same as: strong
  4. Not subject to revision or change (synset 302137652)
    "a firm contract"; "a firm offer"
    similar to: settled - established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
  5. (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling (synset 302310047)
    "his voice was firm and confident"; "a firm step"
    similar to: steady - not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
  6. Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall (synset 302299068)
    "stocks are still firm"
    similar to: stable - resistant to change of position or condition
    same as: steady, unfluctuating
  7. Securely established (synset 302101668)
    "holds a firm position as the country's leading poet"
    similar to: secure - free from danger or risk
  8. Possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue (synset 301174620)
    "firm muscles"
    similar to: healthy - having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
  9. Securely fixed in place (synset 301063410)
    "the post was still firm after being hit by the car"
    similar to: fixed - securely placed or fastened or set
    same as: fast, immobile
  10. Unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause (synset 300962433)
    "a firm ally"; "loyal supporters"; "the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"; "fast friends"
    similar to: faithful - steadfast in affection or allegiance
    same as: fast, loyal, truehearted
Verb
  1. Become taut or tauter (synset 200421502)
    "Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"; "the rope tautened"
    is a type of: tighten - become tight or tighter
    same as: tauten
  2. Make taut or tauter (synset 200421387)
    "tauten a rope"
    is a type of: fasten, tighten - make tight or tighter
    same as: tauten

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