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firm

Meanings
  • noun

    A business organization or enterprise, especially a large one.

    - "The firm has been in business for over 100 years."
    - "He worked for a large firm in the city."
  • adjective

    Firm ground or surface.

    - "The hikers reached firm ground after crossing the stream."
    - "The athletes practiced on the firm surface of the basketball court."
Pronunciation




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  2. /fɜːm/



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  3. /fɜɹm/



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  5. /fɜːm/



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  6. /fɜɹm/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with firm
firmament , termite , swarm , warm
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. firm (English) : not moving or yielding; solid

  2. firm (English) : a business organization

Variants
List of all variants of firm that leads to same result
firm , firmer , firmest , firmly , firmness , firmnesses , firmed , firming , firms , hold firm , law firm , on firm footing , on firm ground , on firm ground/footing , stand firm , take a firm line , inter-firm , interfirm
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

form of the firm, forms of the verb 'to firm'

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English firman 'to make firm, establish, confirm'; related to faran 'to travel'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The word 'firm' comes from the Old English word 'firman', which means 'to make firm, establish, confirm'.

  2. The largest firm in the world by revenue is Walmart.

  3. The term 'limited liability firm' is often abbreviated as 'LLC'.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. corporation: A firm that is incorporated and has a distinct legal identity separate from its owners

  2. limited liability company: A type of firm that provides limited liability protection to its owners

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'firm' has been used extensively in literature and business contexts. In literature, firms are often used as settings for stories and novels. In business, firms represent the backbone of the economy and provide employment and essential services to communities.

How to Memorize "firm"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a solid, unyielding object to remember the meaning of 'firm'.
    - Visualize a business organization with a strong foundation and a team of employees working together.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'firm' with the feeling of stability and strength.
    - Think of a business when you hear the word 'firm'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Firm is a Business Making Money' to remember the meaning of 'firm' as a business organization.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Firm Ground Underfoot' to remember the meaning of 'firm' as a solid surface.

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