firmly
intermediateB1/ˈfɜːrmli/ · firm-ly
In a strong, steady, or resolute manner.
Meanings
In a strong, steady, or resolute manner.
ایک مضبوط، مستحکم یا عزم کے ساتھ طریقے سے۔
مضبوطی سے
mazbooti se
Synonyms
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.