Meaning of the word fix in English

What does fix mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fix

US /fɪks/

UK /fɪks/

Verb

mend or repair

Example:

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Can you fix my broken chair?

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The mechanic will fix the car by tomorrow.

Synonym:

repair mend restore renovate overhaul

attach or fasten (something) in a particular place or position

Example:

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She used glue to fix the broken pieces together.

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They need to fix the new sign to the wall.

Synonym:

attach fasten secure install mount

prepare (food or a meal)

Example:

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I'll fix us some dinner.

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She knows how to fix a great breakfast.

Synonym:

prepare make cook get ready

arrange or organize (something) in a particular way

Example:

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We need to fix a date for the meeting.

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Can you fix your hair before we go?

Synonym:

arrange organize schedule set determine

Noun

a solution to a problem; a way of dealing with a difficult situation

Example:

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There's no easy fix for this complex issue.

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We need to find a quick fix for the leaky pipe.

Synonym:

solution remedy cure patch repair

an amount of something that one desires or needs, especially a dose of an addictive drug

Example:

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He needed his daily fix of coffee.

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The addict was desperate for a fix.

Synonym:

dose shot hit craving addiction

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