Meaning of FIRMLY

Pronunciation:			furmlee
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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[adv]  with resolute determination; "we firmly believed it"; "you must stand firm" [adv]  with firmness; "held hard to the railing" [adv]  in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger; "she held the child securely"
	Synonyms:		firm, hard, securely, steadfastly, unwaveringly
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
	Definition:		\Firm"ly\, adv. In a firm manner.
Thesaurus Terms
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