Difference between Gentle and Firm

What is the difference between Gentle and Firm?

Gentle as an adjective is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition while Firm as an adjective is steadfast, secure, hard (in position)

Gentle

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition Soft and mild rather than hard or severe Docile and easily managed Gradual rather than steep or sudden Polite and respectful rather than rude

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to become gentle to ennoble to break; to tame; to domesticate To soothe; to calm.

Firm

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A business partnership; the name under which it trades.A business enterprise, however organized.A criminal gang

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: steadfast, secure, hard (in position)fixed (in opinion)solid, rigid (material state)

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make firm or strong; fix securely.To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify.To become firm; stabilise.To improve after decline.Aust. To shorten (of betting odds).

We hope you now know whether to use Gentle or Firm in your sentence.

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