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firm vs firmly

firmly vs firm

firm is a noun but firmly is not a noun.

firm is an adjective but firmly is not an adjective.

firm is a verb but firmly is not a verb.

firm and firmly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
firm Yes Yes Yes Yes
firmly No No No Yes
As adverbs, firm and firmly are synonyms defined as:
  • firm and firmly: with resolute determination
Other synonyms of firm include steadfastly, unwaveringly.
firm (noun) firmly (noun)
the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
firm (adjective) firmly (adjective)
unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
securely fixed in place
strong and sure
not soft or yielding to pressure
possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
securely established
not subject to revision or change
(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
firm (verb) firmly (verb)
become taut or tauter
make taut or tauter
firm (adverb) firmly (adverb)
with resolute determination with firmness
with resolute determination
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
Difference between firm and firmly

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