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FIX

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There are 18 meanings of the word Fix.

How to pronounce fix:

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Fix - as a noun

Informal terms for a difficult situation

Example: "He got into a terrible fix"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holejamkettle of fishmessmuddlepickle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug

Example: "She needed a fix of chocolate"

The act of putting something in working order again

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fixingfixturemendmendingrepairreparation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
improvement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear

Example: "Collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers"

A determination of the place where something is

Example: "He got a good fix on the target"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
localisationlocalizationlocatinglocation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
determinationfinding
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fix - as a verb

Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

Example: "She repaired her tv set"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
busheldoctorfurbish upmendrepairrestoretouch on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorateamendbetterimprovemeliorate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Decide upon or fix definitely

Example: "Fix the variables"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
definedeterminelimitsetspecify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choosepick outselecttake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prepare for eating by applying heat

Example: "Cook me dinner, please"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cookmakeprepareready
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create from raw materialcreate from raw stuff
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take vengeance on or get even

Example: "We'll get them!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
getpay backpay off

Set or place definitely

Example: "Let's fix the date for the party!"

Kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study

Make fixed, stable or stationary

Example: "Let's fix the picture to the frame"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fixate

Make infertile

Example: "In some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desexdesexualisedesexualizesterilisesterilizeunsex
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
operateoperate on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Influence an event or its outcome by illegal means

Example: "Fix a race"

Put (something somewhere) firmly

Example: "She posited her hand on his shoulder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depositpositsituate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
layplaceposepositionputset
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

Example: "Get the children ready for school!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gear uppreparereadysetset up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To be about to do something

Example Sentences

"I need to call a plumber to fix the leak in the bathroom."
"Her car needed an expensive fix after the accident."
"The mechanic suggested a temporary fix for the engine issue."
"He applied a quick fix to the broken window."
"The computer technician said it would be a simple fix to repair the software."
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Word Game Points

Is FIX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fix is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FIX has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FIX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fix is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FIX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FIX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fix is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FIX has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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