FIX

FIX 1 syllable

B1 · Intermediate 📏 3 letters 🎲 Scrabble 13 ✅ valid word

Useful in everyday and work contexts.

noun
  1. informal terms for a difficult situation
  2. something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
  3. the act of putting something in working order again
  4. an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear

💬 Examples

  • "he got into a terrible fix"
  • "he made a muddle of his marriage"
  • "she needed a fix of chocolate"
  • "collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers"
verb
  1. restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
  2. cause to be firmly attached
  3. decide upon or fix definitely
  4. prepare for eating by applying heat

💬 Examples

  • "She repaired her TV set"
  • "Repair my shoes please"
  • "fasten the lock onto the door"
  • "she fixed her gaze on the man"
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