fix
Meaning
A "fix" refers to a solution or remedy to a problem or difficulty, often implying a temporary or quick resolution rather than a permanent one.
💡 Be cautious not to confuse "fix" with "repair," as "fix" can imply a broader range of solutions, including temporary ones.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Saturday
morning
,
Sara
noticed
water
leaking
under
the
kitchen
sink
and
she
was
worried
it
would
damage
the
cabinet
.
She
called
a
friend
who
had
some
tools
and
they
talked
about
a
quick
fix
that
would
stop
the
leak
until
a
plumber
arrived
.
They
wrapped
a
rubber
patch
around
the
pipe
and
tightened
the
clamps
,
and
the
leak
slowly
stopped
.
While
they
worked
,
Sara
decided
to
call
a
professional
later
because
the
repair
was
only
temporary
.
In
the
end
,
the
kitchen
was
left
clean
and
the
small
fix
saved
her
from
a
bigger
problem
that
day
.
Common Phrases
quick fix
fix a problem
fix an issue
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