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firmly
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As an adverb, firmly means in a firm or definite or strong manner.
Meanings of firmly
5 meaningsadverb
mannerIn a firm or definite or strong manner.
“She corrected him firmly but gently.”
mannerSecurely.
“Tie the rope firmly to the post.”
With resolute determination
“we firmly believed it”
“you must stand firm”
Similar: firm, steadfastly, unwaveringly
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).
Synonyms by meaning
adverb: with resolute determination
adverb: in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
adverb: with firmness
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