fixed (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /fɪksd/

Definition

Made firm, stable, or permanent; not subject to change.

Examples

• The price of the tickets is fixed and cannot be changed.

• She has a fixed smile that never seems to reach her eyes.

• The company has a fixed policy on employee bonuses.

How to Use fixed

fix up (phrasal verb)

To repair or redecorate something. — "They are planning to fix up the old house before they move in."

fix on (prepositional phrase)

To decide on something or choose it. — "We finally fixed on a date for the wedding."

fix to (prepositional phrase)

To attach or fasten something securely. — "He fixed the picture to the wall with a nail."

Synonyms of fixed

Words with a similar meaning to fixed:

• stable
• permanent
• set
• unchanging

Antonyms of fixed

Words with the opposite meaning to fixed:

• unstable
• temporary
• variable

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