firm
Translation
solid, strong, company, business
Examples
This mattress is very firm.
This mattress is very firm.
She works for a large law firm.
She works for a large law firm.
He has a firm belief in his abilities.
He has a firm belief in his abilities.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is firm (sth.) is solid This mattress is very firm.
a firm ((noun)) a strong or definite (noun) He has a firm belief.
a ((adjective)) firm a company of a certain type She works for a law firm.
Similar Words
Synonyms (adj): hard, solid; Synonyms (noun): company, business; Antonyms (adj): soft, weak
Etymology
From Latin 'firmus' (strong, stable). The noun sense (company) comes from Italian 'firma' (signature), from the act of making a business deal 'firm' with a signature.
Memory Tips
A business 'firm' (company) needs a 'firm' (solid) plan to succeed. This connects both meanings.