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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    repairs corrections adjustments modifications renovations amendments alterations reforms improvements enhancements rectifications solutions resolutions mends patches fixes renovations restorations overhauls rebuilds reconfigurations readjustments recalibrations realignments readaptations reworks revisions edits emendations corrections rectifications redresses solutions answers remedies cures repairs patchings mendings solderings weldings fastenings tightenings securities stabilizations reinforcements buttressings shorings proppings underpinnings fixings anchorings moorings berthings dockings reparations compensations indemnifications restitutions reimbursements repayments requitals quittances discharges releases acquittals vindications exonerations absolutions justifications vindications

    Meaning of Fixes

    The primary meaning of the word "Fixes" is to make something whole or sound again, or to correct a problem or fault.

    Definitions

    • To make something whole or sound again, especially by repairing or replacing a part
    • To correct a problem or fault, especially by making adjustments or modifications
    • To fasten or attach something securely
    • To direct or focus one's attention or efforts on something
    • To make something stable or firm

    Etymology of Fixes

    The word "Fixes" comes from the Old French word "fixer", which is derived from the Latin word "fixus", the past participle of "figere", meaning "to fasten" or "to attach"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to fasten" or "to attach", and later developing other meanings such as "to repair" or "to correct"

    Example Uses

    • The plumber fixes the leaky pipe to stop the water from flowing
    • The teacher fixes the student's mistake by explaining the correct answer
    • The mechanic fixes the car's engine to get it running again
    • The surgeon fixes the broken bone to allow it to heal properly
    • The software developer fixes the bug to prevent the program from crashing

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    breaks damages ruins destroys spoils worsens exacerbates aggravates complicates messes sabotages cripples disables disrepairs deteriorates degrades impairs weakens undermines dismantles demolishes annihilates obliterates eradicates extinguishes eliminates nullifies voids invalidates cancels abolishes repeals revokes rescinds retracts withdraws recalls reverses unwinds unpicks unmakes unsettles upsets unsettles