LookItUpfirmly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfɝːmli/ · UK /ˈfɜːmli/
firmly means: In a strong or definite way that shows confidence or determination.
adverb
STRONGLYB2
In a strong or definite way that shows confidence or determination.
- She firmly refused to leave.
- I firmly believe he is honest.
- The teacher spoke firmly to the noisy class.
SECURELYB1
In a way that holds something tightly so it cannot move or come loose.
- Hold the rope firmly.
- The shelf was firmly fixed to the wall.
- Are both handles firmly attached?
Questions about firmly
What does firmly mean?
In a strong or definite way that shows confidence or determination.
What is firmly in other languages?
Türkçe: kararlılıkla · Español: firmemente · Français: fermement · Deutsch: entschieden · Italiano: fermamente · 日本語: 断固として
How do you pronounce firmly?
In American English /ˈfɝːmli/; in British English /ˈfɜːmli/.
How do you use firmly in a sentence?
She firmly refused to leave. I firmly believe he is honest.
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