firmer

CEFRC1

/fˈɜrmər/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    More solid or less easily changed.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A physical exercise or cosmetic product intended to firm part of the body.

Examples

  • The ground felt firmer after the drought.

  • You need to establish a firmer grip on the rope.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. A thin chisel with a tang to enter the handle instead of a socket for receiving it.

  2. comparative form of firm: more firm

More examples

In context

  • She stood firmer on her decision.

  • to put on a firmer footing

  • face firmers

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He chose a blank mattress than before, hoping for better back support while sleeping.

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Origin

adjective

From firm + -er.