Firmly - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈfɜːrmlɪ|  American pronunciation of the word firmly
Brit.  |ˈfɜːmlɪ|  British pronunciation of the word firmly

adverb

- with resolute determination (syn: firm, steadfastly)
we firmly believed it
- in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger (syn: securely)
- with firmness (syn: hard)

Extra examples

The atmospheric envelope clasps the planet firmly.

The nation was firmly attached to hereditary monarchy.

I firmly planted my feet and refused to move.

The table was fixed firmly to the floor.

The child clutched her mother's hand firmly.

The bit was clamped firmly between the horse's teeth.

Add one cup of firmly packed brown sugar.

My first care was to anchor the ice-axe firmly in the snow.

I can't pull this bush up, it's firmly rooted in the ground.

He ruled his appetites firmly.

Helen's mouth set itself firmly as she thought of it.

I shall step on her very firmly if she interrupts me again.

Beans and peas firmly uphold their value.

Maria belted her raincoat firmly.

The buck stops firmly with the boss.

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