firm

noun
UK: /fɜːm/
US: /fɝːm/

  1. A business organization, especially one involving a partnership of two or more people.

    1. My dad works for a law firm downtown. [ ] [ ]
    2. She joined a consulting firm after graduating from business school to gain experience. [ ] [ ]

  2. A company that provides professional services, such as legal, accounting, or financial services.

    1. He is a partner in a well-known accounting firm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The firm specializes in providing advice to small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

solid strong corporation determined steadfast resolute business company stable
firm adjective

  1. Not easily moved or changed; solid and stable.

    1. The mattress is very firm to sleep on. [ ] [ ]
    2. I prefer firm avocados so that they are easier to slice for salads and sandwiches. [ ] [ ]

  2. Strong and determined; unlikely to change.

    1. She has a firm belief in the importance of education. [ ] [ ]
    2. He needs to be firm with his children so they understand the rules and consequences. [ ] [ ]

  3. Showing determination to penalize unacceptable actions

    1. The teacher was firm with the student after he cheated. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager took a firm stand against any form of harassment in the workplace. [ ] [ ]
firm verb

  1. To make something steady or more solid.

    1. Firm the soil around the newly planted rose. [ ] [ ]
    2. She tried to firm up her resolve before speaking to the manager about her concerns. [ ] [ ]

  2. To become stronger or more definite.

    1. Her belief in climate change has firmed over the years. [ ] [ ]
    2. As evidence accumulated, the investigator's suspicions began to firm into a conviction. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "firm" in English means: A business organization, especially one involving a partnership of two or more people., A company that provides professional services, such as legal, accounting, or financial services..

The phonetic transcription of "firm" is /fɜːm/ in British English and /fɝːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "firm": solid, strong, corporation, determined, steadfast, resolute, business, company, stable.

Example usage of "firm": "My dad works for a law firm downtown.". More examples on the page.