Definitions and Examples of firm, hard, rigid
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Solid and not easily moved or changed in shape.
Example
The mattress was firm and provided good support for his back.
Not easily penetrated; solid and firm to the touch.
Example
The candy had become hard and difficult to chew.
Stiff and not able to bend or be flexed.
Example
The metal rod was rigid and could not be bent by hand.
Key Differences: firm vs hard vs rigid
- 1Firm describes something that is solid and not easily moved or changed in shape.
- 2Hard describes something that is not easily penetrated and is firm to the touch.
- 3Rigid describes something that is stiff and cannot be bent or flexed.
Effective Usage of firm, hard, rigid
- 1Describing Objects: Use these antonyms to describe the texture or consistency of objects.
- 2Science and Engineering: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of materials in science and engineering fields.
- 3Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe the texture of food, such as meat or vegetables.
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Remember this!
The antonyms firm, hard, and rigid describe objects or substances that are not soft or pliable. Use these words to describe the texture or consistency of objects, in science and engineering fields, or in cooking to describe the texture of food.
