firmly
/ˈfɜːrmli/
firm · ly
ˈfɜːrm · li
English Definition
adv. in a strong, steady way
Significado en Español
firmemente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chắc chắn, vững vàng
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Example Sentence
She firmly believes in her dream.
她坚定地相信自己的梦想。
Synonyms
steadily
resolutely
securely
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “firmly”:
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A
shakily
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B
feebly
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C
steadily
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D
weakly
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C — steadily.
“firmly” means adv. in a strong, steady way
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She held the thick rope very ______ so that it would not slip.
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A
firmly
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B
loosely
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C
weakly
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D
gently
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A — firmly.
“firmly” means adv. in a strong, steady way
Common questions about “firmly”
What does “firmly” mean?
firmly — adv. in a strong, steady way. In Chinese: 坚定地.
How do you pronounce “firmly”?
firmly is pronounced /ˈfɜːrmli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: firm · ly.
How do you use “firmly” in a sentence?
She firmly believes in her dream. (她坚定地相信自己的梦想。)
What are synonyms for “firmly”?
steadily, resolutely, securely — all close in meaning to firmly (adv. in a strong, steady way).
Is “firmly” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. firmly appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
