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verb

ˈfiks How to pronounce fix (audio)
Definition of fixnext
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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position fixed my hair so that it would stop falling in my eyes

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as in to affix
to cause (something) to hold to another first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together

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as in to decide
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of make sure to fix the number of guests with the bride's family before drawing up a list of people from the groom's side

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as in to set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority have we fixed a day for the party yet?

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as in to prepare
to make ready in advance would you mind fixing dinner tonight?

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as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again have to fix the car before we can go

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as in to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit

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as in to root
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter the image of what Santa Claus looks like is solidly fixed in our minds

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as in to alter
to remove the sex organs of the animal shelter requires a pledge from the adoptive owner that they will have their new pet fixed

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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee

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fix

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noun

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as in predicament
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape what a fix we're in!

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as in bribe
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision caught the judge on video accepting the fix from the mob boss

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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something what's your fix on the military situation over there?

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How is the word fix distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of fix are affix, attach, and fasten. While all these words mean "to make something stay firmly in place," fix usually implies a driving in, implanting, or embedding.

fixed the stake in the ground

When is affix a more appropriate choice than fix?

Although the words affix and fix have much in common, affix implies an imposing of one thing on another by gluing, impressing, or nailing.

affix your address label here

When might attach be a better fit than fix?

The words attach and fix can be used in similar contexts, but attach suggests a connecting or uniting by a bond, link, or tie in order to keep things together.

attach the W-2 form here

When can fasten be used instead of fix?

While in some cases nearly identical to fix, fasten implies an action such as tying, buttoning, nailing, locking, or otherwise securing.

fasten the reins to a post

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fix
Verb
Use a hygrometer to monitor humidity, fix drainage or flooding issues, and consider a vapor barrier if moisture seeps in. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025 According to the Chicago Tribune, the sutures used to fix Toni’s congenital heart defect tore. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Noun
But the governance reforms sparked by this crisis may be exactly the fix Novo Nordisk needed. —Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025 Successive administrations from both parties in Washington have promised fixes to the FAA's air traffic control program, but the solutions have been piecemeal so far. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fix
  1. put
  2. affix
  3. decide
  4. set
  5. prepare
  6. repair
  7. secure
  8. root
Verb
  • Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 30 May 2025
  • Moira puts Morck in charge of the initiative, sending him down to a glorified bathroom in a subbasement, providing no additional resources and moving the budget into other underserved departments.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
Definition of put
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  • The traditional ceremony, where the final steel beam with an evergreen tree affixed to it is placed on the structure, marks a milestone in the construction process.
    — Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025
  • Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
Definition of affix
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  • As mentioned above, there are myriad factors—international transportation bottlenecks, natural disasters and supplier insolvency, among others—that need to be considered simultaneously in real time to decide what’s best for the business.
    — Sadagopan S, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • But given a chance to keep the cash that Biden had sent the State flowing, Trump has decided to throttle it back.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 29 May 2025
Definition of decide
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  • The filmmaker may have set the movie in a Finnish location known to few but the universal story rings a bell on alienation and the healing powers of community that seems fit to strike a chord with audiences far beyond Finland.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
  • California has set a good example with massive fines for water theft, but our global problem will require broad action.
    — Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Definition of set
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  • So each block has a director, and one block prepares and starts to shoot, then halfway [through] the other is prepping, and then starts to shoot.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
  • Her 17-year-old is preparing for graduation while working as a lifeguard.
    — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Definition of prepare
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  • After arriving in Italy, Dad was put in charge of a group, mostly mechanics, at a hangar in an airfield and kept track of the parts and supplies needed to repair the planes that landed there.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
  • The revenue generated will be devoted to repairing the city’s subway system.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
Definition of repair
Verb
  • Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2025
  • Thank you all for your tremendous support and dedication in our fight to secure a fair contract!
    — Staff report, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
Definition of secure
Verb
  • Life offers a series of uncomfortable truths, often rooted not in surface-level perception but in our deeper human wiring.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • But the specter of A.I. misuse, and the imperfect systems used to root it out, may also be affecting students who are following the rules.
    — Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Definition of root

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