Word
firmer
US/ˈfɝmɝ/
UK/fˈɜːmɐ/
Definition
adj. stronger, more solid, or more determined than before. You use this to describe something that has become harder to move or a person who has made a more serious decision.
adj. more solid, compact, or resistant to pressure; more determined or resolute in purpose. The comparative form of 'firm'.
Examples
“The ground became firmer as we walked further away from the beach.”
“After weeks of hesitation, the company made a firmer commitment to the new project and hired a dedicated manager.”
“The negotiator's tone grew firmer as the deadline approached, leaving little room for further compromise from the other side.”
Examples
simple
“The ground became firmer as we walked further away from the beach.”
contextual
“After weeks of hesitation, the company made a firmer commitment to the new project and hired a dedicated manager.”
complex
“The negotiator's tone grew firmer as the deadline approached, leaving little room for further compromise from the other side.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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