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# firmly

adverb (firmly, more firmly)

«firmly» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Firmly means strongly and steadily, so that something does not move or come loose. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/#m1)
2. Firmly means in a clear, serious way that shows you mean it and will not change your mind. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/#m2)

### In the lessons

In safety and everyday life: hold the handrail firmly, grip the ladder firmly, press a plaster firmly, fasten your helmet firmly, say «No» firmly to things that are not okay. In first aid, press firmly on a bleeding cut with a clean cloth. In stories, a character who speaks firmly is calm and serious. Phrases: «hold firmly», «firmly believe», «said firmly», «firmly closed».

### Examples

- Hold the rope firmly with both hands. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/#x1)
- Press firmly on the cut to stop the bleeding. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/#x2)
- Mum said «No» firmly, and that was that. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/#x3)
- Make sure the lid is firmly closed. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/#x4)
- The tent pegs were pushed firmly into the ground. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/#x5)
- I firmly believe that honesty is best. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/#x6)
- Plant the seeds and press the soil down firmly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/#x7)
- She shook my hand firmly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/#x8)
- He turned round anew, firmly convinced that he was seriously ill. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/#x9)

### Note

Adjective: «firm» (a firm handshake). «Firmly» says how you do something. Saying no firmly is not rude; it is a clear and safe way to stand up for yourself.

## In Jewish tradition

In safety and everyday life: hold the handrail firmly, grip the ladder firmly, press a plaster firmly, fasten your helmet firmly, say «No» firmly to things that are not okay. In first aid, press firmly on a bleeding cut with a clean cloth. In stories, a character who speaks firmly is calm and serious. Phrases: «hold firmly», «firmly believe», «said firmly», «firmly closed».

### Examples

- So the service of the house of the LORD was firmly established. (Writings 2CH.29.35, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/firmly/#x1)
- And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established firmly. (Prophets 1KI.2.12, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/firmly/#x2)

### Note

Adjective: «firm» (a firm handshake). «Firmly» says how you do something. Saying no firmly is not rude; it is a clear and safe way to stand up for yourself.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «firmly» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/firmly/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«firmly» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/firmly.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «firmly» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/firmly/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«firmly» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/firmly.html) on Mova free.