firms (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /fɜːrmz/

Definition

A business or company, especially one that provides professional services such as law or accounting.

Examples

• The accounting firm hired several new graduates.

• She works for a large consulting firm in the city.

• Many small firms struggle to compete with larger corporations.

How to Use firms

firm of (prepositional phrase)

A group or association of people, often in a profession. — "He joined a firm of solicitors specializing in corporate law."

Synonyms of firms

Words with a similar meaning to firms:

• company
• business
• corporation
• enterprise

Antonyms of firms

Words with the opposite meaning to firms:

• individual
• sole proprietor

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