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fixes

Pronunciation: [fɪksɪz]

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Learn how to use fixes in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “repair”

(verb) to make something work again by fixing it. If something is broken, like a toy, you can repair it so it works like new.

Example

He fixes bicycles in his spare time to help his friends.

Example

She doesn't fix broken things; she usually just buys new ones.

Example

Can you fix my computer when you have time?

Context: “repair”

(noun) a solution to a problem or something that helps to fix an issue. It can be like a temporary way to make something work until you find a better solution.

Example

The temporary fix worked well until we could buy a new part.

Example

That fix didn't last long, and the problem came back again.

Example

What kind of fixes do you suggest for this problem?

Context: “decide”

(verb) to arrange or decide something in a definite way. It’s like when you pick a certain place to meet your friends.

Example

They fix a time every week to have their study group.

Example

They didn't fix a time for the meeting, so nobody showed up.

Example

Did you fix a time for our lunch date?

How to pronounce fixes

Pronunciation: [fɪksɪz]

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