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'firm' - used as an adjective
1. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
firm convictions
a firm mouth
2. not soft or yielding to pressure
a firm mattress
the snow was firm underfoot
3. strong and sure
a firm grasp
4. not subject to revision or change
a firm contract
a firm offer
5. (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
his voice was firm and confident
a firm step
6. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
stocks are still firm
7. securely established
holds a firm position as the country's leading poet
8. possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
firm muscles
9. pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed
a firm apple
10. securely fixed in place
the post was still firm after being hit by the car
11. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
a firm ally

'firm' - used as a adverb
12. with resolute determination
you must stand firm

'firm' - used as a noun
13. the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

'firm' - used as a verb
14. become taut or tauter
Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly
15. make taut or tauter

derived forms
1. Firm / Plural
firms
2. Firm / Past
firmed
3. Firm / Third Person
firms
4. Firm / Present Participle
firming
5. Firm / Comparitive
firmer
6. Firm / Superlative
firmest
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Fact of the day
The expression cooked "al dente" means "to the tooth." What this means is that the pasta should be somewhat firm, and offer some resistance to the tooth, but should also be tender.