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fix

/ˈfɪks/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To repair or mend something that is broken.

    - "I will fix the leaking faucet."
    - "Can you please fix my computer?"
  • Verb

    To arrange or plan something.

    - "We need to fix a meeting with our client."
    - "Let's fix a time for dinner."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfɪks/



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Antonyms

change , move
Synonyms

join , put together , unite , doctor , rig , patch , put to rights , rectify , impale , run through , stick , castrate , desex , neuter , spay , establish , settle down
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fix
ficks , sticks , tricks
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Fixative (en) : A substance used to preserve or stabilize an object or a specimen, especially in scientific research.

  2. Fixation (en) : The act of holding or keeping something in a particular state or condition.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. faux

  2. fixes

  3. ficks

Variants
List of all variants of fix that leads to same result
fix , fixable , fixed , fixes , fixing , fix up , fixed up , fixes up , fixing up , fix it , fix her eyes on , fix her eyes upon , fix her gaze on , fix her gaze upon , fix her stare on , fix her stare upon , fix his eyes on , fix his eyes upon , fix his gaze on , fix his gaze upon , fix his stare on , fix his stare upon , fix one's eyes on , fix one's eyes upon , fix one's eyes/gaze/stare on/upon , fix one's gaze on , fix one's gaze upon , fix one's stare on , fix one's stare upon , fix their eyes on , fix their eyes upon , fix their gaze on , fix their gaze upon , fix their stare on , fix their stare upon , fix her hopes on , fix her hopes upon , fix her sights on , fix her sights upon , fix his hopes on , fix his hopes upon , fix his sights on , fix his sights upon , fix one's hopes on , fix one's hopes upon , fix one's hopes/sights on/upon , fix one's sights on , fix one's sights upon , fix their hopes on , fix their hopes upon , fix their sights on , fix their sights upon , fix on , fix on/upon , fix upon , fixed on/upon , fixes on/upon , fixing on/upon , fix (someone) with , fix someone with , fix with , quick fix , quick fixes
Forms
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fixed, fixes, fixing, fixedly

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'fician' meant 'to make' or 'to create'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to repair' or 'to mend'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'fix' is also used in horse racing to refer to a manipulation of the outcome of a race.

  2. The term 'fix' is derived from the Old English word 'fician', which meant 'to make' or 'to create'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Repair: The action of restoring something to a good condition after it has been damaged or broken.

  2. Maintenance: The work involved in preserving or repairing something to keep it in good working order.

Culture
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In literature, 'fix' has been used in various contexts, such as in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, where the character Atticus Finch 'fixes' the trial of Tom Robinson. In music, the term 'fix' is used in music production to refer to the final version of a track.

How to Memorize "fix"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a broken vase being mended with glue.
    - Visualize a mechanic repairing a car engine.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fix' with the image of a repair shop.
    - Link the word 'fix' with the idea of mending or making something better.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Fix it, don't mix it' to remember the meaning of 'fix'.
    - Remember the sentence 'Fix a leak, don't let it leak' to remember the verb form of 'fix'.

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