firmly

firmly
adverb
1. with resolute determination (Freq. 11)
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we firmly believed it

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you must stand firm

Syn: ↑firm, ↑steadfastly, ↑unwaveringly
Derived from adjective: ↑unwavering (for: ↑unwaveringly), ↑steadfast (for: ↑steadfastly), ↑firm
2. in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger (Freq. 5)
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she held the child securely

Syn: ↑securely
Derived from adjective: ↑secure (for: ↑securely)
3. with firmness (Freq. 2)
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held hard to the railing

Syn: ↑hard

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