English Reference

Word

firms

US/ˈfɝmz/

UK/fˈɜːmz/

Definition

n. the main wooden beams that support a roof.

n. the principal rafters of a roof structure, specifically a pair of rafters acting as a structural unit.

Examples

“She works for one of the top law firms in the city.”

“Many small accounting firms are merging to better compete with larger international corporations.”

“The government is offering tax incentives to local firms that invest in sustainable energy solutions and reduce their carbon footprint over the next decade.”

Examples

simple

“She works for one of the top law firms in the city.”

contextual

“Many small accounting firms are merging to better compete with larger international corporations.”

complex

“The government is offering tax incentives to local firms that invest in sustainable energy solutions and reduce their carbon footprint over the next decade.”

Synonyms

Domain

Architecture

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