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firm vs stiff

stiff vs firm

firm and stiff both are nouns.

firm and stiff both are adjectives.

firm is a verb but stiff is not a verb.

firm and stiff both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
firm Yes Yes Yes Yes
stiff Yes Yes No Yes
As adjectives, firm and stiff are synonyms defined as:
  • firm and stiff: marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
Other synonyms of firm include steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering.
firm (noun) stiff (noun)
the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments the dead body of a human being
an ordinary man
firm (adjective) stiff (adjective)
unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause having a strong physiological or chemical effect
securely fixed in place rigidly formal
strong and sure not moving or operating freely
not soft or yielding to pressure very drunk
possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable strong, vigorous
securely established incapable of or resistant to bending
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) stiff (verb)
become taut or tauter
make taut or tauter
firm (adverb) stiff (adverb)
with resolute determination in a stiff manner
to a great degree
Difference between firm and stiff

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