The word "firmly", meaning "in a firm manner", is an adverb.
Firmly is an adverb. The adjective form is firm.
Yes, it is. The adjective can mean firmly in place, taut, snug, difficult, or stingy.
Yes, it is an adverb. It is the adverb form of the adjective firm, and means in a firm way, or in a determined manner. E.g. The lines were firmly attached to the boat. The governor firmly refused to compromise.
"Alpha" is the adjective that describes the noun "female," and "firmly" is the adverb that describes the verb "leads."
An adjective modifies a noun. An adverb modifies a verb. "He gave his brother a firm push" (adjective) "He pushed his brother firmly" (adverb)
The word "steady" can function as either an adjective or a verb. As an adjective, it describes something that is firmly fixed, constant, or balanced. As a verb, it means to make or become stable or constant.
He held her hand firmly.He was firmly set on his opinion.You are firmly in the wrong.
No, "loose" is not a preposition. "Loose" is an adjective that describes something not firmly fixed in place, while prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
"The spade was dug firmly into the ground"
"I don't firmly understand this".
Yes, "tenacious" does have a suffix. The suffix is "-ious," which is added to the root word "tenace" to form "tenacious," creating an adjective meaning holding fast or sticking firmly to something.
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