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| limp2 |
not stiff or firm. |
| maintain |
to state in a firm and sure way. [1/3 definitions] |
| order |
to tell to do in a firm way; give a command to. [1/10 definitions] |
| persist |
to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening. [2 definitions] |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. [1/2 definitions] |
| pod1 |
a long, thin, firm pouch that contains the seeds of a pea or bean plant. |
| proper |
in the most firm sense of the word. [1/3 definitions] |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| sag |
to grow weak or become less firm. [1/2 definitions] |
| soft |
easy to bend or to shape; not firm or hard. [1/9 definitions] |
| solid |
having a firm shape or form that can be measured in length, width, and height; not like a liquid or a gas. [1/8 definitions] |
| stable1 |
fixed, firm, or steady in position; not shaky or easily moved. [1/2 definitions] |
| steady |
firm; not shaking. [1/9 definitions] |
| stern1 |
firm and determined; not flexible. [1/2 definitions] |
| stiff |
rather firm or thick. [1/8 definitions] |
| stout |
firm or full of courage. [1/3 definitions] |
| Styrofoam |
trademark for a substance that can be molded into firm, lightweight shapes. The substance is often used in packaging food and other items and for protecting items in shipping. |
| tight |
in a firm, close, or secure way. [1/7 definitions] |
| tone |
to make firm. [1/7 definitions] |
| unsteady |
not stable or secure; not firm. [1/2 definitions] |
| yield |
to move or change after receiving some firm pressure or persuasion; give way. [1/5 definitions] |
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