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firmly

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/ˈfɜːrmli/ · firm-ly

In a strong, steady, or resolute manner.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a strong, steady, or resolute manner.

ایک مضبوط، مستحکم یا عزم کے ساتھ طریقے سے۔

مضبوطی سے

mazbooti se

Synonyms

securelysteadfastlystronglyمضبوطی سےپختگی سےاستقامت سے

Antonyms

looselyweaklyuncertainlyڈھیلاکمزورغیر یقینی

Common Collocations

  • hold firmly
  • believe firmly
  • stand firmly

Example Sentences

He held the rope firmly to prevent it from slipping.

اس نے رسی کو مضبوطی سے پکڑ رکھا تاکہ یہ پھسل نہ سکے۔

Us ne rassi ko mazbooti se pakar rakha taake yeh phisal na sake.

She firmly believes in the importance of education.

وہ تعلیم کی اہمیت پر مضبوطی سے یقین رکھتی ہے۔

Woh taleem ki ahmiyat par mazbooti se yaqeen rakhti hai.

The rules must be applied firmly to ensure fairness.

قاعدے کو یقینی طور پر انصاف کی فراہمی کے لیے مضبوطی سے لاگو کرنا چاہیے۔

Qaiday ko yakeeni tor par insaaf ki farahmi ke liye mazbooti se lagu karna chahiye.

Easily Confused With

firm:Firm is an adjective describing something that is solid or stable, while firmly is the adverb form that describes how an action is done.

Word Family

firm
adjectiveمضبوط
firmness
nounمضبوطی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a firm handshake, which conveys confidence.

Picture a strong tree standing firmly against the wind.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مضبوطی سے ہر بات کی اپنی حیثیت ہے خالق کی بناوٹ میں

Mazbooti se har baat ki apni haisiyat hai khaliq ki banawat mein

Firmly, every matter has its worth in the Creator's design.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پہنچوں کی مضبوطی ہی سکون ہے

Pehanchon ki mazbooti hi sukoon hai

The strength of reaches is peace.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "firm" — steady, stable, strong

First known use: 15th century

The word 'firmly' derives from the adjective 'firm', which has roots in Old French and Latin, implying stability and strength.