# firmer

/ˈfɝmɝ/ (US) · /fˈɜːmɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/firmer
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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