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adjective

ˈfikst How to pronounce fixed (audio)
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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change the baseball card dealer's prices were fixed, so bargaining was not an option

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as in unchangeable
not capable of changing or being changed interest accrues at a fixed rate

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fixed

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verb

past tense of fix
1
as in situated
to arrange something in a certain spot or position fixed my hair so that it would stop falling in my eyes

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as in attached
to cause (something) to hold to another first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together

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as in decided
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of make sure to fix the number of guests with the bride's family before drawing up a list of people from the groom's side

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as in set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority have we fixed a day for the party yet?

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as in prepared
to make ready in advance would you mind fixing dinner tonight?

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as in repaired
to put into good shape or working order again have to fix the car before we can go

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as in secured
to put securely in place or in a desired position fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit

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as in embedded
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter the image of what Santa Claus looks like is solidly fixed in our minds

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as in altered
to remove the sex organs of the animal shelter requires a pledge from the adoptive owner that they will have their new pet fixed

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as in healed
to restore to a healthy condition it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee

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Go extra bold with the Levanto red-marble option (only available in the fixed model) or opt for Glossy Clay—the deep wine tone is especially striking with the gleaming finish, which shows off the table’s subtly striated top. —Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024 While those are Leo's ideal matches, Stardust says fixed signs have a way of finding each other. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024 The firm boasted higher-than-expected earnings and revenue results on Monday, boosted by strong fixed income results and smaller-than-expected loan loss provisions. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 15 July 2024 After the fixed introductory period — usually five, seven or ten years — the rate on an ARM loan adjusts periodically based on current market conditions. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fixed 

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