firmly
adverb /ˈfɜːmli/
/ˈfɜːrmli/
- in a strong or definite way
- ‘I can manage,’ she said firmly.
- It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country.
- Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the road ahead.
- He held her firmly but gently.
- Make sure the cover is firmly fixed in place.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryFirmly is used with these adjectives:- attached
- closed
- committed
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