fix

Definition

  • n. informal terms for a difficult situation
  • n. something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
  • n. an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
  • v. set or place definitely

Word forms

Past participle
fixed
Present participle
fixing
Past tense
fixed
Third person singular
fixes

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    I need to fix the broken chair before the guests arrive.

  2. vi.

    She fixed her eyes on the beautiful painting in the gallery.

  3. n.

    He found himself in a fix when he lost his wallet during the trip.