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Firm Adjective Sert Strong Sıkı  /Fɜːm   Firmer Firmest

Level B2 
Kind adjective
Front firm 
IPA  /fɜːm   / adjective (firmer; firmest)
Back sert, katı
sıkı, sağlam, kesin
Back 2

firm (adjective)

 /fɜːm   / adjective (firmer; firmest)
 
 1 able to stay the same shape when pressed; quite hard
sert, katı
 a firm mattress
 firm muscles
 Choose a melon that is firm, but not hard.
 2 strong and steady or not likely to change
sıkı;
sağlam;
kesin
 She kept a firm grip on her mother's hand.
 Have you got a firm date for your holiday yet?
 a firm commitment/decision/offer
 3 firm (with sb)
strong and in control
sert, sıkı
 He's very firm with his children.
 You have to show the examiner that you have a firm grasp (sağlam bir anlayış) of grammar.
IDIOM
a firm hand
strong control or discipline
disiplin, sıkı denetim
 Those children need a teacher with a firm hand.
 

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