fix
gb/fˈɪks/ us/fˈɪks/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1800
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
1
Repair something damaged
To make something that is broken or not working good again.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to fix [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fix' with 'set' or 'put', but 'fix' means to repair or make something work again.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
repair (More formal and technical; often used for mechanical or professional contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
break (Means to damage or destroy something so it no longer works.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
fix a car
|fix a problem
|fix a leak
|fix the roof
|fix the computer
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|technology
|home
|daily_life
|work
உதாரணங்கள்
- I need to fix my phone because the screen is cracked.
- The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
- She fixed her bike after the chain came off.
- They fixed the broken fence before winter.
- We finally fixed the software bug that was causing errors.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I will fix my chair.
- He fixed his toy.
- She fixed the door.
- We fix the car every year.
- The man fixed the light.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
2
Fasten securely in place
To make something stay in one place by holding or attaching it strongly.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to fix [something] to [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this with 'repair'; here it means 'attach firmly', not 'make work again'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
secure (Slightly more formal; emphasizes safety and stability.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
loosen (Means to make something less tight or not firmly attached.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
fix a poster to the wall
|fix the shelves
|fix a handle to a door
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|construction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- He fixed the picture to the wall with nails.
- The workers fixed the sign to the pole.
- Please fix your seatbelt before we start driving.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I fix the paper to the board.
- She fixed her name tag to her shirt.
- We fixed the shelf to the wall.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
3
Set or decide firmly
To choose and set a time, date, or place for something.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to fix [a time/date/place] for [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners might confuse this with 'repair'; here it means 'set something definite'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
schedule (Common in American English; focuses on planning and organizing.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
cancel (Means to call off an arranged event.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
fix a meeting
|fix a date
|fix an appointment
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business
|daily life
|time
உதாரணங்கள்
- Let's fix a date for our next meeting.
- They fixed the wedding for June 15th.
- We need to fix a time for the interview.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- We fixed a day to meet.
- She fixed a time for lunch.
- They fixed the party for Friday.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
informal
B2
entity
4
Difficult situation needing solution
A problem you must solve quickly.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
jam (Informal; emphasizes being stuck or unable to move forward.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
solution (The resolution or answer to a problem.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
in a fix
|get into a fix
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- I'm in a bit of a fix because I lost my passport.
- She got into a real fix when she missed her train.
- This is quite a fix—we have no money left.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I am in a fix now.
- He is in a bad fix.
- She was in a fix with no help.
வினைச்சொல்
informal
B1
action
5
Prepare food or drink quickly
To make food or drink fast for someone.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to fix [someone] [something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
make (Very general; not limited to quick preparation.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
fix breakfast
|fix a sandwich
கருப்பொருள்கள்
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
- I'll fix you some coffee while you wait.
- She fixed herself a quick snack before leaving.
- Can you fix us some lunch?
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I will fix dinner now.
- She fixed me tea.
- He fixed a sandwich for lunch.
வினைச்சொல்
informal
B2
action
6
Arrange outcome dishonestly
To change the result of something like a game so it is not fair.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to fix [a game/election/result]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
rig (Informal; similar meaning, especially for competitions or votes.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
play fair (Means to compete honestly without cheating.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
fix a match
|fix an election
கருப்பொருள்கள்
crime
|sports
|law
|politics
உதாரணங்கள்
- They tried to fix the match by bribing the referee.
- The election was fixed to keep him in power.
- Investigators found evidence that the contest had been fixed.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He fixed the game and won.
- They fixed the match for money.
- The man fixed the election.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
fix
IPA
GB/fˈɪks/
US/fˈɪks/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
fix (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (fix)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: fix
- Plural: fixes
Verb
- Base: fix
- 3rd Person Singular: fixes
- Present Participle: fixing
- Past: fixed
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
fixes
noun
fixing
verb
fixed
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unfixable
adjective
Advanced or less common
fixation
noun
fixate
verb
சொற்றொடர்கள்
fix on/upon something
1/fˈɪks ənəpən sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
Decide on one choice after options considered
To choose one thing after thinking about different choices.
உதாரணங்கள்
- They finally fixed on the blue design for their logo.
- We've fixed upon July 10th for the meeting.
fix up
1/fˈɪks ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Improve something or arrange meeting
To make something look better by repairing or decorating it, or to arrange for two people to meet each other socially or romantically.
உதாரணங்கள்
- They bought an old house and spent months fixing it up.
- I can fix you up with my friend if you like.
get your fix of something
1/ɡˈɛt jˈʊɹ fˈɪks əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
informal
Satisfy regular desire or need for something
To get something you want or need regularly, often because you like it a lot or depend on it.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He gets his daily fix of news online every morning.
- She needs to get her fix of chocolate after dinner.
in a fix
1/ˈɪn ə fˈɪks/
idiom
informal
In trouble or difficulty
In a problem that is hard to solve quickly.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I'm really in a fix—I locked my keys in the car!
- She found herself in a fix after missing her flight.