What does “firm” mean?
- 1
nouna company or business, especially one that offers a service
She works for a law firm in Chicago.
- 2
adjectivenot soft; staying the same shape when pressed
I prefer a firm mattress.
- 3
adjectivestrong and fixed, not likely to change
The teacher was kind but firm with the students.
Firm at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun & adjective
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /fɜrm/ · FURM
How to use “firm” correctly
As a noun, “firm” is often used for professional services: “a law firm”, “an accounting firm”.
Common phrases with “firm”
- law firm
- a firm decision
- firm grip
- stand firm
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- company
- solid
- strict
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- soft
- weak
Word family
- firmly
- firmness
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