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firm1

 
 
pronunciation:
fuhrm
part of speech: adjective
inflections: firmer, firmest
definition 1: not soft.
I would rather sleep on a firm mattress.
synonyms:
hard
antonyms:
soft
similar words:
compact, stiff
definition 2: not likely to be changed; steady.
She has very firm opinions on government.
synonyms:
stable, steady
similar words:
fast, frozen, secure, stiff
derivations: firmly (adv.), firmness (n.)