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firm

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/fɜrm/ · firm

Having a solid or strong structure; not weak or brittle.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having a solid or strong structure; not weak or brittle.

ایک مضبوط یا طاقتور ساخت رکھنے والا؛ کمزور یا نازک نہیں.

مضبوط

mazboot

Synonyms

solidsturdyresilientمضبوطپختہسخت

Antonyms

weakfragileunstableکمزورنازکغیر مستحکم

Common Collocations

  • firm foundation
  • firm grip
  • firm decision

Example Sentences

The firm structure of the building ensured its safety during the earthquake.

عمارت کی مضبوط ساخت نے زلزلے کے دوران اس کی حفاظت کو یقینی بنایا.

Imarat ki mazboot saakht ne zalzale ke doran is ki hifazat ko yaqini banaya.

She made a firm decision to pursue her dreams.

اس نے اپنے خوابوں کی پیروی کرنے کا ایک مضبوط عزم کیا.

Us ne apne khwabon ki pairwi karne ka aik mazboot azm kiya.

The firm grip of the athlete helped her win the competition.

اتھلیٹ کی مضبوط گرفت نے اس کی مدد کی کہ وہ مقابلہ جیت جائے.

Athlete ki mazboot giraft ne us ki madad ki keh woh muqabla jeet jaye.

Easily Confused With

firmness:Firmness refers to the quality of being firm, while firm describes the state itself.
nounformal

A business organization, especially one directed toward the production of goods or services.

ایک کاروباری تنظیم، خاص طور پر وہ جو اشیاء یا خدمات کی پیداوار کی طرف منصوبہ بندی کرتی ہے.

کمپنی

company

Synonyms

companybusinessenterpriseکمپنیبزنسادارہ

Antonyms

individualsole proprietorshipانفرادیتنہا ملکیت

Common Collocations

  • law firm
  • consulting firm
  • family firm

Example Sentences

She works at a law firm that specializes in corporate law.

وہ ایک وکیل کمپنی میں کام کرتی ہے جو کارپوریٹ قانون میں مہارت رکھتی ہے.

Woh aik wakeel company mein kam karti hai jo corporate qanoon mein maharat rakhti hai.

The consulting firm provided valuable insights for the project.

مشاورتی کمپنی نے پروجیکٹ کے لیے قیمتی بصیرت فراہم کی.

Mashaurati company ne project ke liye qeemti baseerat faraham ki.

The family firm has been in business for three generations.

خاندانی کمپنی تین نسلوں سے کاروبار میں ہے.

Khandani company teen nasaloon se karobar mein hai.

Easily Confused With

firmly:Firmly is an adverb describing how an action is done, while firm is an adjective or noun.

Word Family

firmness
nounمضبوطی
firmly
adverbمضبوطی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a firm handshake symbolizing strength and confidence.

Picture a solid building that represents stability and reliability.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مضبوط رہو ہر راہ میں، مشکلات آئیں گی، پتھر بن کے تم غم کو سہہ جاؤ گے.

Mazboot raho har raah mein, mushkilat aayengi, Patthar ban ke tum gham ko saha jaoge.

Stay strong in every way, challenges will come, Like stone, you will withstand the grief.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مضبوطی کا حق ادا کرو.

Mazbooti ka haq ada karo.

Fulfill the obligation of firmness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "firma" — solid, stable

First known use: 14th century

The word 'firm' has evolved from Old English, referring to a state of solidity or stability. Over time, it has come to denote businesses as well as the quality of being steadfast.