Firmly vs Sufficiently - What's the difference?
firmly | sufficiently |
In a firm or definite or strong manner.
Securely.
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(degree) To a sufficient extent.
As adverbs the difference between firmly and sufficiently
is that firmly is in a firm or definite or strong manner while sufficiently is (manner) in a sufficient manner; enough.firmly
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