Adjacent Words

Firmly definitions

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

FIRMLY, ad. ferm'ly.
1. Solidly; compactly; closely; as particles of matter firmly cohering.
2. Steadily; with constancy or fixedness; immovably; steadfastly. He firmly believes in the divine origin of the scriptures. His resolution is firmly fixed. He firmly adheres to his party.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

adv
1: with resolute determination; "we firmly believed it"; "you must stand firm" [syn: firm, firmly, steadfastly, unwaveringly]
2: in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger; "she held the child securely" [syn: securely, firmly]
3: with firmness; "held hard to the railing" [syn: hard, firmly]

Merriam Webster's

adverb see firm I

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Firmly Firm"ly, adv. In a firm manner.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

see firm

Moby Thesaurus

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