Cool MateMeaning of Firmly
in a strong or definite way
In simple words: In a strong or steady way.
Firmly in a sentence
- ‘I can manage,’ she said firmly.
- It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country.
- Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the road ahead.
- He held her firmly but gently.
- Make sure the cover is firmly fixed in place.
How to use Firmly
Use 'firmly' to describe actions that are done with determination or strength. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English, but may be less common in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
firmly + verb
Memory hint
Think of a 'firm handshake' — it’s strong and confident!
Related words
Collocations with Firmly
- hold firmly
- speak firmly
- stand firmly
- decide firmly
Opposites of Firmly
- loosely
- weakly
- gently
Common mistakes with Firmly
- Using 'firm' instead of 'firmly' as an adverb.
- Confusing 'firmly' with 'strongly' in contexts where the meaning shifts.
- Omitting 'ly', leading to incorrect forms like 'firm' for adverbial use.
Firmly appears in
Firmly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بحزم
بطريقة قوية أو ثابتة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দৃঢ়ভাবে
একটি শক্তিশালী বা স্থির উপায়ে।
- GermanDeutsch
Fest
Auf eine starke oder beständige Weise.
- SpanishEspañol
Firmemente
De forma fuerte o estable.
- Persianفارسی
محکم
به شکلی قوی یا ثابت.
- FrenchFrançais
fermement
D'une manière forte ou stable.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दृढ़ता से
मज़बूत या स्थिर तरीके से।
- ItalianItaliano
fermamente
In modo forte o costante.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Firmemente
De um jeito forte ou estável.
- RussianРусский
Крепко
Крепко или устойчиво.
- Urduاردو
مضبوطی سے
ایک مضبوط یا مستحکم طریقے سے۔
- Chinese中文
坚定地, 牢牢地
以一种坚强或稳定的方式。
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Firmly
What does Firmly mean?
In a strong or steady way.
What is the definition of Firmly?
in a strong or definite way
How do you use Firmly in a sentence?
‘I can manage,’ she said firmly.
Can you give another example of Firmly?
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country.
What are synonyms for Firmly?
Common alternatives include strongly, steadily, resolutely, securely, sturdily.
What is the opposite of Firmly?
Opposite meanings include loosely, weakly, gently.
What words go with Firmly?
It commonly pairs with hold firmly, speak firmly, stand firmly, decide firmly.
What are common mistakes when using Firmly?
Using 'firm' instead of 'firmly' as an adverb. Confusing 'firmly' with 'strongly' in contexts where the meaning shifts. Omitting 'ly', leading to incorrect forms like 'firm' for adverbial use.
How do you pronounce Firmly?
US: /["/ˈfɜːrmli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɜːmli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Firmly?
Use 'firmly' to describe actions that are done with determination or strength. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English, but may be less common in very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Firmly?
"Firmly" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.