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firmer definition
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Grep of noun firmer affirmer firmer chisel Overview of adj firm The adj firm has 11 senses (first 8 from tagged texts) 1. (12) firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering -- (marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty") 2. (6) firm, solid -- (not soft or yielding to pressure; "a firm mattress"; "the snow was firm underfoot"; "solid ground") 3. (6) firm, strong -- (strong and sure "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope") 4. (4) firm -- (not subject to revision or change; "a firm contract"; "a firm offer") 5. (2) firm -- ((of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling; "his voice was firm and confident"; "a firm step") 6. (2) firm, steady, unfluctuating -- (not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm") 7. (2) established, firm -- (securely established; "an established reputation"; "holds a firm position as the country's leading poet") 8. (1) firm -- (marked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue; "firm muscles") 9. crisp, firm, crunchy -- (pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed; "crisp carrot and celery sticks"; "a firm apple"; "crunchy lettuce") 10. fast firm, immobile -- (securely fixed in place "the post was still firm after being hit by the car") 11. firm, loyal, truehearted, fast -- (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") Antonyms of adj firm 11 senses of firm Sense 1 firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering INDIRECT (VIA resolute) -> irresolute Sense 2 firm, solid INDIRECT (VIA hard) -> soft Sense 3 firm, strong INDIRECT (VIA forceful) -> forceless, unforceful, weak Sense 4 firm INDIRECT (VIA settled) -> unsettled Sense 5 firm INDIRECT (VIA steady) -> unsteady Sense 6 firm, steady, unfluctuating INDIRECT (VIA stable) -> unstable Sense 7 established, firm INDIRECT (VIA secure) -> insecure, unsafe Sense 8 firm INDIRECT (VIA healthy) -> unhealthy Sense 9 crisp, firm, crunchy INDIRECT (VIA fresh) -> stale Sense 10 fast firm, immobile INDIRECT (VIA fixed) -> unfixed Sense 11 firm, loyal, truehearted, fast(postnominal) INDIRECT (VIA faithful) -> unfaithful Similarity of adj firm 11 senses of firm Sense 1 firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering => resolute (vs. irresolute) Sense 2 firm, solid => hard (vs. soft) Sense 3 firm, strong => forceful (vs. forceless) Sense 4 firm => settled (vs. unsettled) Sense 5 firm => steady (vs. unsteady) Sense 6 firm, steady, unfluctuating => stable (vs. unstable) Sense 7 established, firm => secure (vs. insecure) Sense 8 firm => healthy (vs. unhealthy) Sense 9 crisp, firm, crunchy => fresh (vs. stale) Sense 10 fast firm, immobile => fixed (vs. unfixed) Sense 11 firm, loyal, truehearted, fast(postnominal) => faithful (vs. unfaithful) Attributes of adj firm Familiarity of adj firm firm used as an adjective is familiar (polysemy count = 11) Grep of adj firm firm firmamental infirm unfirm Overview of adj firm The adj firm has 11 senses (first 8 from tagged texts) 1. (12) firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering -- (marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty") 2. (6) firm, solid -- (not soft or yielding to pressure; "a firm mattress"; "the snow was firm underfoot"; "solid ground") 3. (6) firm, strong -- (strong and sure "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope") 4. (4) firm -- (not subject to revision or change; "a firm contract"; "a firm offer") 5. (2) firm -- ((of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling; "his voice was firm and confident"; "a firm step") 6. (2) firm, steady, unfluctuating -- (not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm") 7. (2) established, firm -- (securely established; "an established reputation"; "holds a firm position as the country's leading poet") 8. (1) firm -- (marked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue; "firm muscles") 9. crisp, firm, crunchy -- (pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed; "crisp carrot and celery sticks"; "a firm apple"; "crunchy lettuce") 10. fast firm, immobile -- (securely fixed in place "the post was still firm after being hit by the car") 11. firm, loyal, truehearted, fast -- (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")
firmer definition
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