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firmly

adverb
SayFURM-lee/ˈfɝmli/UK/ˈfɜːmli/

3 meanings of firmly

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  1. 1
    adverb
    In a strong and steady way, without shaking or changing your mind.

    Hold the ladder firmly while I climb up.

    She firmly said no when they asked her again.

    Similartightly, resolutely, decisively, assertively, steadily

    Oppositeloosely, weakly, hesitantly

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  2. 2
    adverb
    In a way that holds something in place so it cannot move or fall.

    Make sure the lid is firmly closed before you shake the bottle.

    The tent pegs were pushed firmly into the ground.

    Similarsecurely, tightly, solidly, fast, immovably

    Oppositeloosely, insecurely

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  3. 3
    adverb
    In a way that is final and will not change.

    After weeks of thinking, she firmly decided to move to the city.

    The rules are now firmly set, and no one can change them.

    Similarsolidly, securely, deeply, fully, thoroughly

    Oppositetenuously, precariously, loosely

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Origin

From Middle English fermely, made from firm plus -ly.