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firming

SayFURM-ingUS/ˈfɜɹmɪŋ/UK/ˈfɜːmɪŋ/

2 meanings of firming

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of firm. Use this -ing form when something is becoming firmer or you are making it firm.

    The baker is firming the dough by working in more flour.

    Firming the soil around the seedlings keeps them upright.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Made to make the skin feel tighter and less loose.

    Like tightening a loose belt so it holds better.

    She used a firming lotion on her arms every night.

    The store sells a firming cream that smells like roses.

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firming is a form of firm

firm, verb: To make something harder, more solid, or more fixed in place. Full entry

Forms
firmfirms he/she/itfirming -ing formfirmed past tense, past participle
Spelling
firm → firming: add -ing

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