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   firm

   /fəːm/

   adjective

   • 1. having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure: "the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard" Similar hardsolidunyieldingresistantsolidifiedhardenedcompactedcompressedcondenseddenseclose-grainedstiffrigidinflexibleinelasticwalkablecongealedfrozensetgelledstonysteelyliterary:adamantineOpposite softyielding
   • ▪ solidly in place and stable: "no building can stand without firm foundations" Similar securesecuredstablesteadystrongsturdyfixedfastsettautestablishedtightimmovableirremovableunshakeablestationarymotionlessanchoredmooredrootedembeddedrivetedbracedcementednailedtiedOpposite unstable
   • ▪ having steady but not excessive power or strength: "you need a firm grip on the steering" Similar strongvigorousforcefulvice-likesturdyrobustOpposite limp
   • ▪ showing resolute determination and strength of character: "parents should be firm with children and not give in to their demands" Similar resolutedetermineddecidedresolvedsteadfastadamantassertiveemphaticinsistentsingle-mindedin earnestwhole-heartedunfalteringunwaveringunflinchingunswervingunyieldingunbendinginflexibleobdurateobstinatestubbornintransigentimplacablerelentlessunrelentinghard-linestrictunmalleablestrong-willeddominantdomineeringcommitteddyed-in-the-woolthrough-and-throughseasonedhardenedOpposite irresolute
   • 2. strongly felt and unlikely to change: "he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer"
   • ▪ steadfast and constant: "we became firm friends" Similar closegoodboonintimateconfidentialinseparabledearspecialfastvaluedtreasuredcherishedconstantenduringabidingdevotedlovingfaithfuldurablereliabledeep-rootedlong-standinglong-lastingsteadysteadfaststablestaunchOpposite distant
   • ▪ decided upon and fixed or definite: "she had no firm plans for the next day" Similar definitefixedsettleddecidedestablishedconfirmedagreedexactclear-cutconcretehard and fastunalterableunchangeableirreversiblewrit in stoneOpposite indefinite
   • ▪ (of a currency, shares, etc.) having a steady value or price which is more likely to rise than fall: "the pound was firm against the dollar"

   verb

   • 1. make more solid or resilient: "how can I firm up a sagging bustline?"
   • ▪ fix (a plant) securely in the soil: "don't tread around bushes to firm them"
   • ▪ make (an agreement or plan) explicit and definite: "the agreements still have to be firmed up"
   • ▪ (of a price) rise slightly to reach a level considered secure: "he believed house prices would firm by the end of the year"

   adverb

   • 1. in a resolute and determined manner: "the Chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French ferme, from Latin firmus.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.sleepadvisor.org › mattress-firmness-guideMattress Firmness Scale & Guide – A Must Read Before Buying

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   Jun 19, 2024 · For instance, a lightweight individual may feel a certain bed is firmer, while a heavier person may experience a softer sensation. In some cases, people may assume firmness ratings and support are the same.

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3. www.sleepadvisor.org › how-to-make-mattress-firmerHow Can You Make a Mattress Firmer – 9 Helpful Tips And Tricks

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Looking to sleep on a firmer bed? Here are some budget friendly ways to make your mattress firmer without having to buy a new mattress.

4. www.sleepfoundation.org › mattress-information › what-is-theWhat is the Difference Between a Pillow-Top and a Euro-Top?

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Pillow-tops offer a good balance of cushioning and firmness throughout the mattress surface. Euro-tops are firmer around the edges, and more cushy in the center. Other than this distinction, the two styles feel similar.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › take a firm standTake a firm stand - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms |...

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   Jun 28, 2024 · verb. be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge. synonyms: insist. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Take a firm stand." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/take a firm stand. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family.

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   Jun 18, 2024 · A firmer mattress could be suited for someone who is a little heavier. This is because these beds provide more support, where a softer mattress might leave the sleepers sinking in way too far. The opposite can apply to people who are more lightweight, they can often sleep on a softer bed without sinking too far through all the layers.

7. eachnight.com › mattress-resources › mattress-thicknessHow Thick Should Your Mattress Be for your comfort? - eachnight

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   Jun 19, 2024 · A comfort layer is usually between 2 to 3 inches, depending on how soft or firm your bed is. Softer beds have thicker comfort layers, while firmer beds have thinner comfort layers. Some beds may only have one comfort layer, while others can have several to enhance the bed’s cushioning.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stand firmStand firm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 10, 2024 · : to refuse to change a decision, position, etc. The judge stood firm in her ruling. Examples of stand firm in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web The intuitive Moon is flying along through outgoing Leo, urging us to stand firm in ourselves and our beliefs.