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Definition
firm1 Show phoneticsadjective
1 NOT SOFT not soft, but not completely hard
A firm bed is better for your back.
2 FIXED [always before noun] certain or fixed and not likely to change
We don't have any firm plans for the weekend yet.
I'm a firm believer in equal rights.
3 STRONG strong and tight
a firm handshake/grip
4 STRICT strict and making certain that people do what you want
You've got to be firm with children.
firmly adverb
firmness noun [U]
