firm

A firm is defined as a business with two or more persons.

(noun)

An example of firm is a law office.

The definition of firm is solid, hard or rigid.

(adjective)

An example of firm is a sturdy piece of wood.

Firm means to tighten or strengthen.

(verb)

An example of firm is to shape clay into a mold.

See firm in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not yielding easily under pressure; solid; hard
not moved or shaken easily; fixed; stable
continued steadily; remaining the same: a firm friendship
unchanging; resolute; constant: a firm faith
showing determination, strength, etc.: a firm command
legally or formally concluded; definite; final: a firm contract, a firm order
Commerce not rising or falling very much; steady: said of prices, etc.

Origin: ME ferm < OFr < L firmus < IE base *dher-, to hold, support > Sans dhárma, precept, law, Gr thronos, armchair

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to make or become firm, or solid, steady, stable, definite, etc.: often with up

Related Forms:

noun

Origin: It firma, signature, hence title of a business < L firmare, to strengthen < firmus: see firm

See firm in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective firm·er, firm·est

Resistant to externally applied pressure.
Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue: firm muscles.
Securely fixed in place: Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm.
Indicating or possessed of determination or resolution: a firm voice.
Constant; steadfast: a firm ally.
a. Not subject to change; fixed and definite: a firm bargain; a firm offer.
b. Unfluctuating; steady: Stock prices are still firm.
Strong and sure: a firm grasp.