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Definition of firmly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

firmly

adverb
 
/ˈfɜːmli/
 
/ˈfɜːrmli/
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  1. in a strong or definite way
    • ‘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.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryFirmly is used with these adjectives:
    • attached
    • closed
    • committed
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