firmly

[US]/'fə:mli/
[UK]/ˈfə..mlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a strong, stable, or resolute manner.

Phrases & Collocations

hold firmly

firmly believe

hold on firmly

grasp firmly

Example Sentences

The struts are firmly braced.

the account adhered firmly to fact.

the key turned firmly in the lock.

A wooden stake was driven firmly into the ground.

The roots grew down firmly in the soil.

the posts should be firmly bedded in concrete.

Hopkins was firmly established in the canon of English poetry.

the centre has kept firmly to its original concept.

the principle of the supremacy of national parliaments needs to be firmly established.

he had the prize firmly in his sights.

the new ruler firmly subjugated the Church to the state.

the idea was kicked firmly into touch by the authorities.

A radical is a man with both feet firmly planted in the air.

They dropped the problem firmly back in my lap.

The manager firmly requested the head storeman's resignation.

The ladder rests firmly against the tree.

Lace your boots firmly or the lace will come undone.

arguments that only entrench you more firmly in error.

Glue the pieces firmly together.

Real-world Examples

Press it firmly to make a good crease.

Source: American Family Universal Parent-Child English

" You, " said the little prince firmly.

Source: The Little Prince

He smiled and held her hand firmly.

Source: Anne of Green Gables (abridged version)

No, he seems to be holding on quite firmly.

Source: NPR News Compilation April 2022

“No, ” said Harry, so firmly that Ernie and Hannah stared.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Yes, the process is arduous, so make up your mind firmly before you begin applying.

Source: 100 Most Popular Conversational Topics for Foreigners

He couldn't move the arrow;it was firmly embedded in the rock.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

Except here it's very firmly on the terms of that host nation.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

They stepped closer and pressed their palms together again, more firmly this time.

Source: Crazy Element City

Hold the Ring-Con firmly in both hands, and you're good to go!

Source: Technology Trends

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