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UK/["/fɪkst/"]/US/["/fɪkst/"]/

Meaning of Fixed

In simple words: Something that is not changed or is repaired.

Fixed in a sentence

  • These fixed prices give farmers a degree of financial security.
  • These accounts offer a **fixed rate** of interest over a defined period.
  • Older people living on **fixed incomes** are especially vulnerable to energy cost increases.
  • Speeders risk a **fixed penalty** of £95.
  • The money has been invested for a fixed period.
  • My parents had **fixed ideas** about what I should become.
  • Many parents have quite fixed views as to what schools they want their children to attend.
  • He greeted all his guests with a fixed smile on his face.
  • How are you fixed for cash?
  • How are we fixed for Saturday *(= have we arranged to do anything)*?

How to use Fixed

Use 'fixed' when something has been repaired or when it's stable and unchanging. Avoid in casual conversations unless referring to repairs or adjustments.

Grammar pattern

fixed + object

Memory hint

Think of 'fixed' like a picture that is stuck on the wall, it doesn’t move.

Related words

Collocations with Fixed

Synonyms for Fixed

Opposites of Fixed

Common mistakes with Fixed

  • Confusing 'fixed' with 'fixated', which means to be obsessed.
  • Using 'fixed' in the wrong tense, like saying 'I fix the problem' instead of 'I fixed the problem.'
  • Misplacing 'fixed' in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning.

Compare Fixed with Stable, Determined

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Frequently asked questions about Fixed

What does Fixed mean?

Something that is not changed or is repaired.

What is the definition of Fixed?

staying the same; not changing or able to be changed

How do you use Fixed in a sentence?

These fixed prices give farmers a degree of financial security.

Can you give another example of Fixed?

These accounts offer a **fixed rate** of interest over a defined period.

What are synonyms for Fixed?

Common alternatives include repaired, secured, stable, determined.

What is the opposite of Fixed?

Opposite meanings include broken, loose, unsteady.

What words go with Fixed?

It commonly pairs with be, seem, become, very, firmly, securely, be, seem, become, very, firmly, securely.

What are common mistakes when using Fixed?

Confusing 'fixed' with 'fixated', which means to be obsessed. Using 'fixed' in the wrong tense, like saying 'I fix the problem' instead of 'I fixed the problem.' Misplacing 'fixed' in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning.

How do you pronounce Fixed?

US: /["/fɪkst/"]/, UK: /["/fɪkst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fixed?

Use 'fixed' when something has been repaired or when it's stable and unchanging. Avoid in casual conversations unless referring to repairs or adjustments.

What CEFR level is Fixed?

"Fixed" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.