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firm

 

[ fɜːrm ]

Noun / Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

business

A business organization, such as a corporation or partnership, that sells goods or services in order to make a profit.

Synonyms

company, enterprise, organization

Examples of usage

  • She works for a large accounting firm.
  • The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases.
Context #2 | Adjective

strong

Resistant to pressure or damage; solid and stable.

Synonyms

hard, solid, stable

Examples of usage

  • The ground became firm after the rain stopped.
  • She gave him a firm handshake.
Context #3 | Verb

secure

Make (an agreement or plan) more definite and less subject to change.

Synonyms

confirm, establish, finalize

Examples of usage

  • They shook hands to firm the deal.
  • The details of the contract need to be firmed up.

Translations

Translations of the word "firm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empresa

🇮🇳 कंपनी

🇩🇪 Firma

🇮🇩 perusahaan

🇺🇦 компанія

🇵🇱 firma

🇯🇵 会社

🇫🇷 entreprise

🇪🇸 empresa

🇹🇷 şirket

🇰🇷 회사

🇸🇦 شركة

🇨🇿 společnost

🇸🇰 spoločnosť

🇨🇳 公司

🇸🇮 podjetje

🇮🇸 fyrirtæki

🇰🇿 компания

🇬🇪 კომპანია

🇦🇿 şirkət

🇲🇽 empresa

Etymology

The word 'firm' originated from the Latin word 'firmus', meaning strong or stable. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various meanings related to business, strength, and stability.

See also: confirm, firmament, firming, firmly, firmness, firms, infirm, unfirmly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,011, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.