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fix > 16 senses
NOUN1fix, hole, jam, mess, muddle, pickle, kettle of fishInformal terms for a difficult situation
2fixSomething craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
3fix, repair, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, reparationThe act of putting something in working order again
4fixAn exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
5fix, localization, localisation, location, locatingA determination of the location of something
VERB1fix, repair, mend, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch onRestore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
2fix, fasten, secureCause to be firmly attached
3fix, specify, set, determine, limitDecide upon or fix definitely
4fix, cook, ready, make, preparePrepare for eating by applying heat
5fix, pay back, pay off, getTake vengeance on or get even
6fixSet or place definitely
7fixKill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
8fix, fixateMake fixed, stable or stationary
9fix, sterilize, sterilise, desex, unsex, desexualize, desexualiseMake infertile
10fix, situate, posit, depositPut (something somewhere) firmly
11fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, setMake ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
fix > pronunciation
Soundsfih'ks
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fix > noun 1, state
MeaningInformal terms for a difficult situation.
Examples"he got into a terrible fix"
Synonymshole, jam, mess, muddle, pickle, kettle of fish
Narrowerdog's breakfast, dog's dinner
Broaderdifficulty
fix > noun 2, act
MeaningSomething craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug.
Examples"she needed a fix of chocolate"
Broaderintravenous injection
Usagecolloquialism
fix > noun 3, act
MeaningThe act of putting something in working order again.
Synonymsrepair, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, reparation
Narrowerdarning; patching; care, maintenance, upkeep; band aid, quick fix, quickie, quicky; restoration; reconstruction; restitution
Broaderimprovement
Verbsfix
fix > noun 4, act
MeaningAn exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear.
Examples"collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers"
Broaderexemption, immunity, granting immunity
fix > noun 5, act
MeaningA determination of the location of something.
Examples"he got a good fix on the target"
Synonymslocalization, localisation, location, locating
Narrowerecholocation, echo sounding
Broaderdetermination, finding
fix > verb 1, change
MeaningRestore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThe men fix the chairs
Synonymsrepair, mend, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on
Entailed byoverhaul, modernize, modernise
Narrowertinker, fiddle; fill; piece, patch; cobble; point, repoint; trouble-shoot; patch, patch up; sole, resole; vamp, revamp; heel, reheel; darn
Broaderbetter, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate
Contrarybreak, bust
Nounsfix, fixing, fixture; fixer
fix > verb 2, contact
MeaningCause to be firmly attached.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"she fixed her gaze on the man"
Synonymsfasten, secure
Cause tofasten
Entailed bytie down, tie up, bind, truss; seal; lace, lace up
Narrowerstrap; tie, bind; rig; bitt; latch; garter; chain; cable; picket; rope up; cinch, girth; bind, bandage; cramp; cleat; anchor, cast anchor, drop anchor; anchor, ground; moor; moor, berth, tie up; spike; sew, run up, sew together, stitch; crank; noose; chock; brad; bight; belay; belay; bar; clamp; velcro; stay; clinch; clinch; lock; lock up; hasp; zip up, zipper, zip; tack; string; hook; belt; cement; grout; staple; rivet; button; pin; hang, hang up; hang; lodge, wedge, stick, deposit; entrench, intrench; buckle, clasp; brooch, clasp; stake; wire; coapt; joggle; joint; toggle
Broaderattach
Contraryunfasten
Nounsfixture; fixture
fix > verb 3, communication
MeaningDecide upon or fix definitely.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"fix the variables"
Synonymsspecify, set, determine, limit
Narrowerquantify; name; reset; define
Broaderchoose, take, select, pick out
fix > verb 4, creation
MeaningPrepare for eating by applying heat.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThe chefs fix the vegetables
Examples"fix breakfast for the guests, please"
Synonymscook, ready, make, prepare
Narrowerpreserve, keep; dress, dress out; put on; devil; precook; whip up, whomp up; concoct, cook up; lard
Broadercreate from raw material, create from raw stuff
Similar tomake
fix > verb 5, competition
MeaningTake vengeance on or get even.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody PP
Examples"That'll fix him good!"
Synonymspay back, pay off, get
Broaderget even, get back
Similar topay
fix > verb 6, creation
MeaningSet or place definitely.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"Let's fix the date for the party!"
Broaderestablish, found, plant, constitute, institute
fix > verb 7, change
MeaningKill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Categorycytology
Broaderfix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
Nounsfixing
fix > verb 8, change
MeaningMake fixed, stable or stationary.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"let's fix the picture to the frame"
Synonymsfixate
Broaderattach
fix > verb 9, body
MeaningMake infertile.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymssterilize, sterilise, desex, unsex, desexualize, desexualise
Narroweralter, neuter, spay, castrate; emasculate, castrate, demasculinize, demasculinise; vasectomize, vasectomise
Broaderoperate on, operate
Nounsfixing
fix > verb 10, contact
MeaningPut (something somewhere) firmly.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"fix your eyes on this spot"
Synonymssituate, posit, deposit
Narrowerbury; sediment
Broaderput, set, place, pose, position, lay
fix > verb 11, change
MeaningMake ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP; Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
Examples"I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"
Synonymsprepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
Narrowersocialize, socialise; provide; cram; precondition; fix; mount; set up, lay out, set; winterize, winterise; summerize, summerise; prime; cultivate, crop, work; brace, poise
Broaderchange, alter, modify

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