Parts of Speech:
"Firms" is a noun and a verb.
Definitions:
- As a noun, "firms" refers to companies or businesses that provide goods or services.
- As a verb, "firms" means to make something more solid or stable, or to strengthen or confirm a belief or agreement.
Pronunciations:
Origin and Usage:
The word "firms" originated from the Middle English word "ferme" which means "a fixed payment" or "a lease". It has been used as both a noun and a verb since the 16th century. As a noun, "firms" is commonly used in business and economics to refer to companies or businesses that provide goods or services. As a verb, "firms" is often used to describe the process of making something more solid or stable, such as a material or a business agreement.
Synonyms:
- As a noun: companies, businesses, corporations, enterprises, organizations
- As a verb: strengthens, confirms, solidifies, stabilizes, secures
Related Words:
- Forms
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- Warms
- Germs
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Example Sentences:
- As a noun: "The two firms merged to create a stronger and more competitive business."
- As a verb: "The construction crew firmed the foundation of the building by pouring more concrete."