firm, adj.
freq. cnt. 35
freq. cnt. 35
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 15 freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
firm steadfast steady stiff unbendable unfaltering unshakable unwavering
sample sentences
"firm convictions""a firm mouth"
"steadfast resolve"
"a man of unbendable perseverence"
"unwavering loyalty"
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strong and sure
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 6
firm strong
sample sentences
"a firm grasp""gave a strong pull on the rope"
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not soft or yielding to pressure
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 1
firm solid
sample sentences
"a firm mattress""the snow was firm underfoot"
"solid ground"
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not subject to revision or change
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
firm
securely established
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
firm
sample sentences
"holds a firm position as the country's leading poet"
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not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
firm steady unfluctuating
sample sentences
"stocks are still firm"
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(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
firm
sample sentences
"his voice was firm and confident""a firm step"
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possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
firm
sample sentences
"firm muscles"
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unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
<adj.all> (a)
fast firm loyal truehearted
sample sentences
"a firm ally""loyal supporters"
"the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison
"fast friends"
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securely fixed in place
<adj.all>
fast firm immobile
sample sentences
"the post was still firm after being hit by the car"
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