fix
|fix|
B1
/fɪks/
repair or stabilize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fix' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fixus,' where 'fix-' meant 'to fasten or attach.'
Historical Evolution
'fixus' transformed into the Old French word 'fixer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fix' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fasten or attach,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'repair' and 'stabilize.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a difficult or awkward situation from which it is hard to escape.
He found himself in a fix when he lost his wallet.
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Verb 1
to repair or mend something that is broken or not working properly.
He fixed the broken chair.
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