firm
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,491 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 12,268 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable also: steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable firm convictionsa firm mouth
- not soft or yielding to pressure also: solid a firm mattressthe snow was firm underfoot
- strong and sure also: strong a firm graspgave a strong pull on the rope
- not subject to revision or change a firm contracta firm offer
- (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling his voice was firm and confidenta firm step
- not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall also: steady, unfluctuating stocks are still firm
firm in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Conscience is the trade-name of the firm.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
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So the matter dropped, and all was firm friends again till the blow fell.
The Torch and Other Tales · Eden Phillpotts · Chapter 1
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The blood rushed to her face, and, in a firm voice, “Well, yes,” said she: “I have a secret.”
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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This occasioned a great deal of pains and trouble to me, before I could make it firm and durable.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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The ascent was exceedingly trying, for the incline was steep and it was at times difficult to get a firm footing.
The Land of the Changing Sun · Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben · Chapter 1