firmly
US /ˈfɝmli/
adverb Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
with resolute determination
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The manager firmly believes that the new schedule will improve productivity.
Word Family
Synonyms
- securelyin a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
- solidlyas an undiversified whole
- steadfastlywith resolute determination
Collocations
- Easy hold firmlyto organize, conduct, or retain regarding firmly
- Medium firmly believe in the missiondescribing firmly believe in the mission (with resolute determination)
- Hard firmly establish market supremacydescribing firmly establish market supremacy (with resolute determination)
- Very Hard plant feet firmly against hostile mergersto plant feet firmly against hostile mergers, meaning to put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
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