Firm
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɜɹm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Firm is a noun meaning (UK, business) A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
Meaning
(UK, business) A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
More Meanings
- (business, economics) A business enterprise, however organized.
- Steadfast, secure, solid (in position)
- Fixed (in opinion).
- Insistent upon something, not accepting dissent.
- Durable, rigid (material state).
- Mentally resistant to hurt or stress.
- (slang) A criminal gang, especially based around football hooliganism.
Example Sentences
firm favourites
a firm believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent
It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands.
firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood; firm land (i.e. not soft and marshy)
Word Forms
- firms
- firmer
- firmest
- firming
- firmed
Synonyms for firm
Depending on context, synonyms include decided, business, company, enterprise, steadfast, crisp.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include loyal, faithful, fresh, house, forceful, established.
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