Firm and Limp

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Firm adjective - Not showing weakness or uncertainty.

Usage example: a friendly fellow with a ready smile and a firm handshake

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Limp is an antonym for firm in hard topic.

Nearby Words: firming, firmness, firmly, firmed

Limp adjective - Not stiff in structure.

Usage example: his broken arm was limp as he held it against his side

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Firm is an antonym for limp in topics: floppy, weak.

Nearby Words: limped, limping, limpness, limply

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