firm
🇺🇸
/fɜːrm/
🇬🇧
/fɜːm/
noun
R
a business or company
The firm hired new workers to help with the big project.
adjective
B2
hard and not easy to press
The mattress is firm and gives good back support.
B2
not changing
They have a firm belief in helping others.
B2
fixed in place and not moving
Make sure the ladder is on firm ground before climbing.
B2
strong and steady
He gave a firm handshake to show confidence.
B2
strong and in control
Good teachers are firm but fair with students.
R
not falling in value
The dollar stayed firm against other currencies.
verb
R
to make something stronger or harder
Exercise can help firm your muscles.
R
to become steady or rise in value
Stock prices firmed after the good news.
translation
a business or company
hard and not easy to press; not changing; fixed in place and not moving; strong and steady; strong and in control; not falling in value
to make something stronger or harder; to become steady or rise in value
Word Forms
Plural
firms
Comparative
firmer
Superlative
firmest
Perfect
firmed
Progressive
firming
Past
firmed
3rd Present
firms