Qualities

Synonyms for firm

Two senses of firm live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · adjective

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 1, FoothillsQualities

unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

He was a firm friend through every crisis.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

fast

Same sentence, swapped: He was a fast friend through every crisis.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for firm as it is used in the sentence above.

stiff
iron
christian

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 4, High CampQualities

securely fixed in place

The post was still firm after being hit by the car.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

immobile

Same sentence, swapped: The post was still immobile after being hit by the car.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for firm as it is used in the sentence above.

iron
christian
cool

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Closest first: other qualities words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

plainadjectivesparelacking embellishment or ornamentationFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line plentynounlota large number or amount or extentFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line pooradjectiveshortof insufficient quantity to meet a needFoothills pricenouncostthe property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)Foothills2 sensesHas a reason line boldnessnoundaringthe trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or dangerRidgeline boorishadjectiveneanderthalill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearanceHigh Camp boringadjectiveslowso lacking in interest as to cause mental wearinessFoothills businessnounjobthe principal activity in your life that you do to earn moneyFoothillsHas a reason line

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