1. (

• firm ,
• firmly ,
• steadfastly ,
• unwaveringly

) with resolute determination; "we firmly believed it"; "you must stand firm" ;

2. (

• securely ,
• firmly ,

) in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger; "she held the child securely" ;

3. (

• hard ,
• firmly ,

) with firmness; "held hard to the railing" ;