firmly

«firmly» in Mova's judaism dictionary: strongly and steadily, so that something does not move or… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples, with 5 sentences of Mova's corpora that use it.

part of speech

adverb (firmly, more firmly)

meaning for a pupil

1) Firmly means strongly and steadily, so that something does not move or come loose. tree →

2) Firmly means in a clear, serious way that shows you mean it and will not change your mind. tree →

sense in the lessons

In safety and everyday life: hold the handrail firmly, grip the ladder firmly, press a plaster firmly, fasten your helmet firmly, say «No» firmly to things that are not okay. In first aid, press firmly on a bleeding cut with a clean cloth. In stories, a character who speaks firmly is calm and serious. Phrases: «hold firmly», «firmly believe», «said firmly», «firmly closed».

examples

• So the service of the house of the LORD was firmly established. (Writings 2CH.29.35, JPS 1917) tree →
• And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established firmly. (Prophets 1KI.2.12, JPS 1917) tree →
• Hold the rope firmly with both hands. tree →
• Press firmly on the cut to stop the bleeding. tree →
• Mum said «No» firmly, and that was that. tree →
• Make sure the lid is firmly closed. tree →
• The tent pegs were pushed firmly into the ground. tree →
• I firmly believe that honesty is best. tree →
• Plant the seeds and press the soil down firmly. tree →
• She shook my hand firmly. tree →
• He turned round anew, firmly convinced that he was seriously ill. tree →

note

Adjective: «firm» (a firm handshake). «Firmly» says how you do something. Saying no firmly is not rude; it is a clear and safe way to stand up for yourself.

In the corpora

• And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established firmly.
• So the service of the house of the LORD was firmly established.
• After that the Rat walks at the back holding Toad firmly by the shoulder.
• The Rat says it kindly but firmly: there will be no speeches and no songs.
• «No, not one little song,» replied the Rat firmly, though his heart bled.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «firmly» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.