Definitions and Examples of firm, hard, solid
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a solid and stable structure that is not easily deformed or broken.
Example
The mattress was firm and provided excellent support for his back.
Difficult to bend, break, or cut; having a high level of density or resistance.
Example
The diamond was hard and could only be scratched by another diamond.
Having a firm and unyielding structure that is not easily broken or crumbled.
Example
The concrete wall was solid and could withstand strong winds and heavy rain.
Key Differences: firm vs hard vs solid
- 1Firm implies a stable and unyielding structure, while hard refers to a high level of density or resistance.
- 2Solid describes a structure that is firm and unyielding, but it does not necessarily imply a high level of density or resistance.
- 3Friable describes a structure that is easily crumbled or broken.
Effective Usage of firm, hard, solid
- 1Construction: Use firm, hard, and solid to describe the characteristics of building materials.
- 2Cooking: Use firm and hard to describe the texture of food such as vegetables and fruits.
- 3Geology: Use solid to describe the characteristics of rocks and minerals.
Remember this!
The antonyms of friable are firm, hard, and solid. These words describe the opposite characteristics of friable, which means easily crumbled or broken. Use these words in construction, cooking, and geology to describe the characteristics of building materials, food, and rocks and minerals.
