firm
adjective
not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid.
firmed
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past participleof firm.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof firm.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
firmadjectivenot soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid.
Example Sentences
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“MAGS is on the verge of breaking out and looks quite positive here, with stocks like Apple, Alphabet, and Meta having all firmed up nicely in recent days,” said Fundstrat’s Newton.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Brookfield firmed its proposal after four weeks of exclusive due diligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Job growth, which stalled at the end of last year, has firmed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
That position probably isn’t at risk—the two companies recently disclosed an agreement which firmed up their relationship through 2031.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
Marietta firmed up her face and shook her head.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
