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firmer

SayFURM-erUS/ˈfɜɹmɚ/UK/ˈfɜːmə/

Noun pluralfirmers

3 meanings of firmer

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Comparative of firm. Use this to compare how solid or steady two things are.

    This mattress feels firmer than my old one.

    The ground was firmer after the mud dried out.

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  2. 2
    nouncountable
    A product or exercise meant to make part of your body feel more solid and tight.

    She rubbed the firmer into her skin every evening.

    A good firmer can help tighten loose skin over time.

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  3. 3
    nouncountable
    A thin woodworking chisel with a pointed end that pushes into the handle instead of fitting around it.

    The carpenter reached for a firmer to clean up the joint.

    He kept his firmer sharp for delicate cuts.

firmer is a form of firm

firm, adjective: Hard and solid, not soft or easy to bend. Full entry

Forms
firmfirmer comparativefirmest superlative
Spelling
firm → firmer: add -er

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Origin

This comes from the word "firm" plus the ending "-er".