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| 1. | [ adverb ] with resolute determination | |
| Synonyms: | steadfastly firm unwaveringly | |
| Examples: | "we firmly believed it" "you must stand firm" |
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| Related terms: | firm firm firm firm | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger | |
| Synonyms: | securely | |
| Examples: | "she held the child securely" |
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| Related terms: | secure secure | |
| 3. | [ adverb ] with firmness | |
| Synonyms: | hard | |
| Examples: | "held hard to the railing" |
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