Fixed
/fɪkst/
Definitions
4 meaningsTo repair or mend something that is broken or damaged.
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To repair or mend something.
Can you fix my computer?
💡 Simply: Imagine your bike has a flat tire. Fixing means to make it work again by patching the tire or putting a new one on. It's about making something that's not working right, work right again!
👶 For kids: To make something that is broken work again.
More Examples
The carpenter fixed the broken window.
I'll try to fix this problem.
How It's Used
"I need to fix the leaky faucet."
"The mechanic fixed the car's engine."
To set or establish something firmly or permanently; to determine or decide definitively.
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To set or establish something firmly or permanently.
They fixed the price of the product.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're planning a party. 'Fixing' the date means you chose the date and it's definite. No changing it! You've made it certain.
👶 For kids: To decide something and make it stay that way.
More Examples
The government fixed the exchange rate.
Let's fix a date for the meeting.
How It's Used
"The judge fixed the date for the trial."
"The company fixed the price of the product."
Repaired, restored, or made to work.
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Being in a state of being repaired or made to work.
The fixed bike now works perfectly.
💡 Simply: If your toy car breaks, and then your dad 'fixes' it, that means it is now working good again. Your toy car is fixed!
👶 For kids: Made good again.
More Examples
The fixed computer is running smoothly.
We are happy that the problem is now fixed.
How It's Used
"The fixed car runs smoothly."
Not subject to change or variation; established or certain.
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The fixed price of gas has stayed steady.
💡 Simply: If you have a 'fixed' bedtime, it means you go to bed at the same time every night. It's the same, no changing!
👶 For kids: The same and won't change.
More Examples
We agreed on a fixed price for the service.
A fixed schedule means there are no changes.
How It's Used
"A fixed interest rate does not change."
"A fixed date will always be on the same day each year."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Fixed income
Income from investments that provides a specified return on a regular basis.
"Bonds provide fixed income."
Fix your eyes on something
To stare or look intensely at something.
"The child fixed his eyes on the candy."
From Middle English *fixed*, past participle of *fixen* ("to fix"), from Old French *fixer*, from Latin *figere* (“to fix, fasten, drive in”).
The word 'fixed' has been used in English since the 14th century, initially meaning to fasten or make firm.
Memory tip
Think of 'fixing' something broken like a toy or a machine to get it working again.
Word Origin
"to fix, fasten"