# finely vs firmly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### finely
*adverb · IPA /ˈfaɪnli/ · frequency rank #14,537*
So as to produce a fine texture; into small, thin, or delicate pieces.

### firmly
*adverb · IPA /ˈfɝmli/ · frequency rank #7,134*
In a firm or definite or strong manner.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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