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fixing

/ˈfɪksɪŋ/

Meanings
  • verb

    The action of repairing; setting right or putting in proper condition.

  • noun

    The state of being fixed or repaired.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfɪksɪŋ/



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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 fixing
fixes , mixes , sixes
Variants
List of all variants of fixing that leads to same result
fixing , fixings , fix , fixable , fixed , fixes , nitrogen-fixing , price-fixing , price-fixings , fix up , fixed up , fixes up , fixing up , Ellen Johnson , Ellen Johnson Sirleaf , Ellen Sirleaf , Ellen née Johnson Sirleaf , Johnson Sirleaf , red needs fixing in data
Forms
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fixed, fixes, fixing, fixedly, fixable


Etymology
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From Old French 'fixer' meaning 'to fasten, to make firm'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest-running television repair shop in the world is located in New York City?

  2. The term 'fixer-upper' refers to a property that requires repairs and renovations before it can be sold or lived in.


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 action of keeping something in good working order by regular upkeep.


Culture
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In literature, 'fixing' is often used metaphorically to describe the process of solving a problem or making something work properly. In sports, 'fixing' refers to manipulating the outcome of a game or match.

How to Memorize "fixing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a broken object being put back together and made whole again.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fixing' with the idea of making something better.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'F-I-X' to remember the meaning: Fix It eXperts.


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