firm vs steadfast

steadfast vs firm

firm is a noun but steadfast is not a noun.

firm and steadfast both are adjectives.

firm is a verb but steadfast is not a verb.

firm is an adverb but steadfast is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
firm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
steadfast	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, firm and steadfast are synonyms defined as:

firm and steadfast: marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

Other synonyms of firm include steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering.

firm (noun)	steadfast (noun)
the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

firm (adjective)	steadfast (adjective)
unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause	firm and dependable especially in loyalty
securely fixed in place	marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
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)	steadfast (verb)
become taut or tauter
make taut or tauter

firm (adverb)	steadfast (adverb)
with resolute determination

Difference between firm and steadfast

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