The noun firm has 1 sense (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (26) firm, house, business firm -- (the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a brokerage house")
Overview of verb firm
The verb firm has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. tauten, firm -- (become taut or tauter; "Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"; "the rope tautened")
2. tauten, firm -- (make taut or tauter; "tauten a rope")
Overview of adj firm
The adj firm has 11 senses (first 8 from tagged texts)
1. (12) firm, steadfast, steady, stiff, 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 -- (possessing 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")
Overview of adv firm
The adv firm has 1 sense (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) firm, firmly, steadfastly, unwaveringly -- (with resolute determination; "we firmly believed it"; "you must stand firm")