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Spell Bee Word: Firm

Firm (adjective): solid and hard to press in. Firm can also mean steady and strong.


What does firm mean?

Word: Firm

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Firm means solid and hard to press in. Firm can also mean steady and strong.

Synonyms: hard, solid, steady

Antonyms: loose

How do you spell firm?

Syllables: firm

Tricky part: The er sound in firm is spelt with an i. It is easy to pick u or e instead, because they sound just the same.

Watch out for: feerm, firmm, fierm

Memory tip: Imagine the i in firm standing up tall and straight, as firm as a post.

Idioms and Phrases

  1. stand firm: To refuse to change your mind. Example: "Mum stood firm and said no sweets before dinner."

Firm in a sentence

Example 1: The mango is still firm, so it is not ripe yet.

Example 2: Hold the ladder firm while Papa climbs.

Example 3: Grandma finds this bed too firm.

Fun Fact

Firm is also a noun. A firm is a company or business, such as a law firm.

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Word Connection

Choose the antonym of the word:

firm

a) rough
b) stiff
c) soft
d) tight

Show answer

c) soft. Firm things do not squash easily, but soft things do.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) firme
b) basket
c) pocket
d) window

Show answer

a) firme. Firm stops at the m; no e is needed after it.

Word Cookie

Find the misspelt word in the sentence:

Press the clay until it feels firrm.

a) firrm
b) clay
c) Press
d) feels

Show answer

a) firrm. Firm has only one r.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dad said, "Keep a firm grip on the rope." What did he mean?

a) hold it tightly
b) let it go
c) throw it to me
d) hold it loosely

Show answer

a) hold it tightly

2. Press each of these with your thumb. Which one feels firm?

a) jelly
b) whipped cream
c) cotton wool
d) a raw potato

Show answer

d) a raw potato

Associated Words

Related words on the Spell Bee lists: solid, steady, loose

More words from this list

heel, locust, pear, seaweed, sunflower, wizard, blow, corner

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