firmly
Translation
securely, tightly, strongly
Examples
Hold the rope firmly.
Hold the rope firmly.
She firmly believes she is right.
She firmly believes she is right.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) firmly to do an action in a firm way He closed the door firmly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tightly, securely, strongly; Antonyms: loosely, weakly
Etymology
From the adjective 'firm' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This is simply the adverb form of 'firm'. If you do something in a 'firm' way, you do it 'firmly'.