fix

Letters that make fix

f, i, x are letters that make 'fix'

Words within fix

IX, ix are words within 'fix'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of fix

fixt is a word created by adding a letter to 'fix'


17 possible definitions for 'fix'

Fix as "something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug"

Under this definition, fix is a noun and has the following properties:

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of intravenous injection.

fix Usage

'fix' can be a useage of colloquialism.

Example of fix used within this context

"she needed a fix of chocolate"


Fix as "informal terms for a difficult situation"

Under this definition, fix is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

jam, hole, mess, pickle, muddle, kettle of fish have the same meaning as 'fix'

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of difficulty.

Types of fix

dog's breakfast, dog's dinner are types of 'fix'.

Example of fix used within this context

"he got into a terrible fix", "he made a muddle of his marriage"


Fix as "make infertile"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

sterilize, sterilise, desex, unsex, desexualize, desexualise have the same meaning as 'fix'

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of operate on, operate.

Types of fix

castrate, spay, demasculinize, demasculinise, castrate, alter, emasculate, neuter, vasectomize, vasectomise are types of 'fix'.

Derivatives of fix

sterilization, sterilisation, fixing, neutering, altering are derivatives of 'fix'.


Fix as "restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

restore, furbish up, bushel, touch on, repair, mend, doctor have the same meaning as 'fix'

Antonyms

break, bust have the opposite meaning of 'fix'

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of improve, meliorate, amend, better, ameliorate.

Types of fix

cobble, repoint, troubleshoot, patch up, resole, reheel, tinker, patch, point, piece, fiddle, fill, patch, trouble-shoot, sole, heel, revamp, darn, vamp are types of 'fix'.

Derivatives of fix

reparation, mender, fixer, repairer, restoration, repair, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending are derivatives of 'fix'.


Fix as "kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of prepare, gear up, ready, set, fix, set up.

fix as a category

'fix' can be a category of cytology.

Derivatives of fix

fixing, fixation are derivatives of 'fix'.


Fix as "make fixed, stable or stationary"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

fixate has the same meaning as fix

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of attach.

Derivatives of fix

fixation, fixing are derivatives of 'fix'.

Example of fix used within this context

"let's fix the picture to the frame"


Fix as "decide upon or fix definitely"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

determine, define, limit, specify, set have the same meaning as 'fix'

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of pick out, choose, select, take.

Types of fix

quantify, reset, name, define are types of 'fix'.

Derivatives of fix

terminus ad quem, terminal point, set, determinative, determiner, limit, boundary, bound, bent, deciding(a), determinant, determining(a), determining factor, causal factor are derivatives of 'fix'.

Example of fix used within this context

"fix the variables", "specify the parameters"


Fix as "take vengeance on or get even"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

pay back, pay off, get have the same meaning as 'fix'

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of get back, get even.

Derivatives of fix

retribution, vengeance, payback are derivatives of 'fix'.

Verb groups of fix

pay is a verb group of fix.

Example of fix used within this context

"We'll get them!", "That'll fix him good!", "This time I got him"


Fix as "set or place definitely"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of establish, constitute, found, plant, institute.

Example of fix used within this context

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


Fix as "prepare for eating by applying heat"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

prepare, cook, ready, make have the same meaning as 'fix'

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of create from raw stuff, create from raw material.

Types of fix

scallop, escallop, dress out, cook up, deglaze, flambe, precook, whip up, whomp up, keep, dress, devil, concoct, put on, lard, preserve are types of 'fix'.

Derivatives of fix

cooker, cooking, cook, cookery, preparation are derivatives of 'fix'.

Verb groups of fix

make is a verb group of fix.

Example of fix used within this context

"Cook me dinner, please", "can you make me an omelette?", "fix breakfast for the guests, please"


Fix as "a determination of the place where something is"

Under this definition, fix is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

location, localization, localisation, locating have the same meaning as 'fix'

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of determination, finding.

Types of fix

echolocation, echo sounding are types of 'fix'.

Derivatives of fix

turn up, localize, localise, situate, set, locate, place are derivatives of 'fix'.

Example of fix used within this context

"he got a good fix on the target"


Fix as "cause to be firmly attached"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

fasten, secure have the same meaning as 'fix'

Antonyms

unfasten has the opposite meaning of fix

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of attach.

Types of fix

anchor, bandage, cable, wedge, tie up, garter, rope up, cast anchor, drop anchor, sew, velcro, lock up, zip up, entrench, intrench, coapt, strap, tie, bind, bitt, chain, picket, rig, girth, cleat, cramp, ground, bind, cinch, spike, moor, berth, run up, brad, clamp, noose, belay, belay, bight, crank, chock, clinch, clinch, stay, bar, hasp, lock, zip, zipper, tack, hook, pin, button, rivet, cement, grout, staple, deposit, stick, brooch, buckle, clasp, stake, wire, toggle, joint, joggle, latch, moor, stitch, anchor, sew together, hang up, lodge, string, belt, hang, hang, clasp are types of 'fix'.

Derivatives of fix

fastener, holdfast, fixture, fastness, fixing, secureness, fixedness, fixity, attachment, fastening are derivatives of 'fix'.

Causes of fix

fasten is a cause of fix.

Example of fix used within this context

"fasten the lock onto the door", "she fixed her gaze on the man"


Fix as "the act of putting something in working order again"

Under this definition, fix is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

reparation, repair, fixing, fixture, mend, mending have the same meaning as 'fix'

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of improvement.

Types of fix

restoration, quicky, care, quick fix, quickie, darning, patching, maintenance, upkeep, band aid, reconstruction, restitution are types of 'fix'.

Derivatives of fix

restore, furbish up, bushel, touch on, repair, fix, mend, doctor are derivatives of 'fix'.


Fix as "make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

prepare, gear up, ready, set, set up have the same meaning as 'fix'

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of alter, change, modify.

Types of fix

crop, cultivate, socialize, socialise, lay out, winterize, winterise, summerize, summerise, mount, precondition, provide, cram, set, prime, fix, work, brace, poise, set up are types of 'fix'.

Derivatives of fix

preparation, readiness, preparative, ready, preparatory, propaedeutic, set, readying, preparedness are derivatives of 'fix'.

Example of fix used within this context

"Get the children ready for school!", "prepare for war", "I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"


Fix as "put (something somewhere) firmly"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

situate, posit, deposit have the same meaning as 'fix'

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of set, lay, put, place, pose, position.

Types of fix

bury, sediment are types of 'fix'.

Derivatives of fix

position, positioning, deposition, location, emplacement, locating, deposit, placement are derivatives of 'fix'.

Example of fix used within this context

"She posited her hand on his shoulder", "deposit the suitcase on the bench", "fix your eyes on this spot"


Fix as "influence an event or its outcome by illegal means"

Under this definition, fix is a verb and has the following properties:

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of work, act upon, influence.

Example of fix used within this context

"fix a race"


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

Under this definition, fix is a noun and has the following properties:

fix as a type

'fix' can be a type of granting immunity, exemption, immunity.

Example of fix used within this context

"collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers"



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