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fix

/f/I/ks/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Fixed; solidified.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. informal terms for a difficult situation

    noun.state

    Examples
    He got into a terrible fix.
    Synonyms hole jam kettle of fish mess muddle pickle

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug

    noun.act

    Examples
    She needed a fix of chocolate.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. the act of putting something in working order again

    noun.act

    Synonyms fixing fixture mend mending repair reparation

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.act

    Examples
    Collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a determination of the place where something is

    noun.act

    Examples
    He got a good fix on the target.
    Synonyms localisation localization locating location

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. A position of difficulty or embarassment; predicament; dilemma.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

    verb.change

    Synonyms bushel doctor furbish up mend repair restore touch on
    Antonyms break bust

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. cause to be firmly attached

    verb.contact

    Examples
    She fixed her gaze on the man.
    Synonyms fasten secure
    Antonyms unfasten

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. decide upon or fix definitely

    verb.communication

    Examples
    Fix the variables.
    Synonyms define determine limit set specify

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. prepare for eating by applying heat

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Fix breakfast for the guests, please.
    Synonyms cook make prepare ready

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. take vengeance on or get even

    verb.competition

    Examples
    That'll fix him good!
    Synonyms get pay back pay off

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. set or place definitely

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Let's fix the date for the party!

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study

    verb.change

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. make fixed, stable or stationary

    verb.change

    Examples
    Let's fix the picture to the frame.
    Synonyms fixate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. make infertile

    verb.body

    Synonyms desex desexualise desexualize sterilise sterilize unsex

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. influence an event or its outcome by illegal means

    verb.social

    Examples
    Fix a race.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. put (something somewhere) firmly

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Fix your eyes on this spot.
    Synonyms deposit posit situate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

    verb.change

    Examples
    I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill.
    Synonyms gear up prepare ready set set up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. To make firm, stable, or fast; to set or place permanently; to fasten immovably; to establish; to implant; to secure; to make definite.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  14. To become fixed; to settle or remain permanently; to cease from wandering; to rest.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

fivelingfivepencefiverfivesfivesomefivetwentiesfix upfix-it shopfixablefixatefixationfixative

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