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fixed

The correct spelling is fixed.

How to pronounce fixed

/fɪkst/
verb

IPA: /fɪkst/

Say it like: Fix-ed

The correct spelling is fixed. To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix. For example: "A dab of chewing gum will fix your note to the bulletin board."

Usage Examples

A dab of chewing gum will fix your note to the bulletin board.

That heater will start a fire if you don't fix it.

She fixed dinner for the kids.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.
  2. 2.To attach; to affix; to hold in place or at a particular time.
  3. 3.To mend, to repair.
  4. 4.To prepare (food or drink).
  5. 5.To make (a contest, vote, or gamble) unfair; to privilege one contestant or a particular group of contestants, usually before the contest begins; to arrange immunity for defendants by tampering with the justice system via bribery or extortion

adjective

  1. 1.Not changing, not able to be changed, staying the same.
  2. 2.Stationary.
  3. 3.Attached; affixed.
  4. 4.Chemically stable.
  5. 5.Supplied with what one needs.

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