firmly vs firm

firmly is not a noun while firm is a noun.

firmly is not an adjective while firm is an adjective.

firmly is not a verb while firm is a verb.

firmly and firm both are adverbs.

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

As adverbs, firmly and firm are synonyms defined as:

firmly and firm: with resolute determination

Other synonyms of firmly include steadfastly, unwaveringly.

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

firmly (adjective)	firm (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

firmly (verb)	firm (verb)
	become taut or tauter
	make taut or tauter

firmly (adverb)	firm (adverb)
with firmness	with resolute determination
with resolute determination
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

Difference between firmly and firm

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