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Synonyms & Similar Words
repairs
corrections
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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
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messes
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cripples
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degrades
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weakens
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dismantles
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obliterates
eradicates
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nullifies
voids
invalidates
cancels
abolishes
repeals
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retracts
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reverses
unwinds
unpicks
unmakes
unsettles
upsets
unsettles