firm

• "we firmly believed it"
• "you must stand firm"

Synonyms

• firmlywith resolute determination; in a secure manner; with firmness
• steadfastlywith resolute determination
• unwaveringlywith resolute determination

• "he worked for a brokerage house"

Synonyms

• housecontain or cover; provide housing for; a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; the members of a religious community living together ; the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema; an official assembly having legislative powers; aristocratic family line; play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults; (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided ; the management of a gambling house or casino; a social unit living together; a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; a building in which something is sheltered or located
• business firmthe members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

• "Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"
• "the rope tautened"

Synonyms

• tautenbecome taut or tauter; make taut or tauter

• "tauten a rope"

Synonyms

• tautenbecome taut or tauter; make taut or tauter

• "not shakable"
• "firm convictions"
• "a firm mouth"
• "steadfast resolve"
• "a man of unbendable perseverence"
• "unwavering loyalty"

Synonyms

• steadfastmarked by firm determination or resolution; firm and dependable especially in loyalty
• steadyin a steady manner; a person loved by another person ; make steady; support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; not subject to change or variation especially in behavior; not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; securely in position; marked by firm determination or resolution; relating to a person who does something regularly; not easily excited or upset
• stiffan ordinary man; the dead body of a human being; extremely; in a stiff manner; not moving or operating freely; powerful; rigidly formal; having a strong physiological or chemical effect; marked by firm determination or resolution; incapable of or resistant to bending; very drunk
• unbendablemarked by firm determination or resolution
• unfalteringmarked by firm determination or resolution
• unshakablemarked by firm determination or resolution; without flaws or loopholes
• unwaveringmarked by firm determination or resolution; not showing abrupt variations

• "a firm mattress"
• "the snow was firm underfoot"
• "solid ground"

Synonyms

• solidmatter that is solid at room temperature and pressure ; the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; a three-dimensional shape ; characterized by good substantial quality; of definite shape and volume; entirely of one substance with no holes inside; of one substance or character throughout; uninterrupted in space; providing abundant nourishment; of good quality and condition; not soft or yielding to pressure; having three dimensions; impenetrable for the eye; financially sound; of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial; meriting respect or esteem; of the same color throughout; acting together as a single undiversified whole

• "a firm grasp"
• "gave a strong pull on the rope"

Synonyms

• stronghaving strength or power greater than average or expected; not faint or feeble; having or wielding force or authority; having a strong physiological or chemical effect; immune to attack; of good quality and condition; of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection; being distilled rather than fermented; freshly made or left; strong and sure

• "a firm contract"
• "a firm offer"

• "his voice was firm and confident"
• "a firm step"

• "stocks are still firm"

Synonyms

• steadyin a steady manner; a person loved by another person ; make steady; support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; not subject to change or variation especially in behavior; not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; securely in position; marked by firm determination or resolution; relating to a person who does something regularly; not easily excited or upset
• unfluctuatingnot liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

• "holds a firm position as the country's leading poet"

• "firm muscles"

• "the post was still firm after being hit by the car"

Synonyms

• fastabstaining from food ; quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form); firmly or closely; abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons; abstain from eating; acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; (used of timepieces) indicating a time ahead of or later than the correct time; at a rapid tempo; (of surfaces) conducive to rapid speeds; resistant to destruction or fading; unrestrained by convention or morality; hurried and brief; securely fixed in place; unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause; (of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time
• immobilenot capable of movement or of being moved ; securely fixed in place

• "a firm ally"
• "loyal supporters"
• "the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison"
• "fast friends"

Synonyms

• loyalsteadfast in allegiance or duty; inspired by love for your country ; unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
• trueheartedunwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
• fast(a)