firmly meaning

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Definition of firmly in English Dictionary

• AdverbCOMfirmlierCOMmore firmlySUPfirmliestSUPmost firmlySUF-ly+-
  1. In a firm or definite or strong manner.
     1. She corrected him firmly but gently. ‎
  2. Securely.
     1. When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he felt it was not safe to let him loose, and he had no immediate idea what to do with him.
• More Examples
  1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
     • S/he leaned forward and, to Selar's surprise, took the doctor's hand firmly between hirs.

• Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
  1. Adverbs
  2. Morphemes
     • Suffixes
       • Words by suffix
         • Words suffixed with -ly

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