'Firm' definitions:

Definition of 'firm'

From: WordNet
adverb
With resolute determination; "we firmly believed it"; "you must stand firm" [syn: firm, firmly, steadfastly, unwaveringly]
adjective
Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty" [syn: firm, steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering]
adjective
Not soft or yielding to pressure; "a firm mattress"; "the snow was firm underfoot"; "solid ground" [syn: firm, solid]
adjective
Strong and sure; "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope" [syn: firm, strong]
adjective
Not subject to revision or change; "a firm contract"; "a firm offer"
adjective
(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling; "his voice was firm and confident"; "a firm step"
adjective
Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm" [syn: firm, steady, unfluctuating]
adjective
Securely established; "holds a firm position as the country's leading poet"
adjective
Possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue; "firm muscles"
adjective
Securely fixed in place; "the post was still firm after being hit by the car" [syn: fast, firm, immobile]
adjective
Unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause; "a firm ally"; "loyal supporters"; "the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison; "fast friends" [syn: firm, loyal, truehearted, fast(a)]
noun
The members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a brokerage house" [syn: firm, house, business firm]
verb
Become taut or tauter; "Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"; "the rope tautened" [syn: tauten, firm]
verb
Make taut or tauter; "tauten a rope" [syn: tauten, firm]

Definition of 'Firm'

From: GCIDE
  • Firm \Firm\, n. [It. firma the (firm, sure, or confirming) signature or subscription, or Pg. firma signature, firm, cf. Sp. firma signature; all fr. L. firmus, adj., firm. See Firm, a.] The name, title, or style, under which a company transacts business; a partnership of two or more persons; a commercial house; as, the firm of Hope & Co. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Firm'

From: GCIDE
  • Firm \Firm\, v. t. [OE. fermen to make firm, F. fermer, fr. L. firmare to make firm. See Firm, a.]
  • 1. To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • And Jove has firmed it with an awful nod. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To fix or direct with firmness. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • He on his card and compass firms his eye. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Firm'

From: GCIDE
  • Firm \Firm\, a. [Compar. Firmer; superl. Firmest.] [OE. ferme, F. ferme, fr.L. firmus; cf. Skr. dharman support, law, order, dh? to hold fast, carry. Cf. Farm, Throne.]
  • 1. Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; -- applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Not easily excited or disturbed; unchanging in purpose; fixed; steady; constant; stable; unshaken; not easily changed in feelings or will; strong; as, a firm believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent. [1913 Webster]
  • Under spread ensigns, moving nigh, in slow But firm battalion. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • By one man's firm obediency fully tried. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Solid; -- opposed to fluid; as, firm land. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance.
  • Syn: Compact; dense; hard; solid; stanch; robust; strong; sturdly; fixed; steady; resolute; constant. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'firm'

From: Moby Thesaurus