firm

[fɜːrm]

Definition:
1. A business or company.
2. Not easy to press into a different shape.
3. Not likely to change.
4. Strongly fixed in place.

Use 'firm' in a sentence:

• 1. She quickly turned away as I felt firm hands on my shoulder shove me back into the hard wall.
• 2. Uncertainty also makes firms more likely to employ temporary workers rather than take on new permanent staff.
• 3. Although the Yakutians are a minority, they have firm control of the territory.
• 4. Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong.
• 5. The couple met about two years ago and soon became firm friends.
• 6. He took my hand with a firm grip and, bringing his face right up close to mine, stared me straight in the eyes for several seconds, as though drinking in every detail of my face.
• 7. He started on the dishes again, making sure he kept a firm grip on every dish.
• 8. Had the government acted in time with a firm determination, the calamity would have been averted?
• 9. In addition to Trinity Academy, firm plans already exist for another seven academies across Yorkshire including two in Bradford.
• 10. 'I stepped on what I thought was firm ground and I sank until my ankles,' she said.
• 11. Katherine was again conscious of his strength through the firm grip he took of her hand.
• 12. Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.
• 13. She had to be firm with him. 'I don't want to see you again.'
• 14. The quick handshake was firm and cool.
• 15. If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.
• 16. The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.
• 17. He sleeps better on a firm bed.
• 18. When something is firm, it is solid but not too hard.
• 19. Before, he would go to the firm on foot.
• 20. My uncle manages a firm.
• 21. Mari works for a large firm.
• 22. he was unable to establish the store on a firm financial footing.
• 23. No building can stand without firm foundations.
• 24. I was very firm about what I wanted.