Fix Definition
fix
noun
- informal terms for a difficult situation; "he got into a terrible fix"; "he made a muddle of his marriage"
- something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug; "she needed a fix of chocolate"
- the act of putting something in working order again
- an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear; "collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers"
- a determination of the place where something is; "he got a good fix on the target"
verb
- restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
- cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
- decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
- prepare for eating by applying heat; "Cook me dinner, please"; "can you make me an omelette?"; "fix breakfast for the guests, please"
- take vengeance on or get even; "We'll get them!"; "That'll fix him good!"; "This time I got him"
- set or place definitely; "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; "let's fix the picture to the frame"
- make infertile; "in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized"
- influence an event or its outcome by illegal means; "fix a race"
- put (something somewhere) firmly; "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot"
- make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc; "Get the children ready for school!"; "prepare for war"; "I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"
"Fix" in song lyrics
See how fix is used in real songs:
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"The lesson is.. YEAHHH, some ?? true and fix"
3rd Bass f/ K.M.D. — Ace in the Hole -
"hoping on a quick hit like a junky's quick fix"
The 49ers — The Belts -
"like a herowine junky shaking needing a fix"
69 Boyz — Strip Club Luv
Words that rhyme with fix
Usage tips for "fix"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fix" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fix to find words that pair well.