fixed

adjective
UK: /fɪkst/
US: /fɪkst/

  1. Attached firmly or securely; not easily moved or changed.

    1. The table is fixed to the floor, so it won't move easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. My opinion on this matter is fixed and I'm unlikely to change my mind after being fixed on the issue. [ ] [ ]

  2. Repaired or mended; no longer broken or malfunctioning.

    1. The mechanic fixed my car, and now it runs perfectly. [ ] [ ]
    2. After having it fixed, the old clock now keeps perfect time and seems new. [ ] [ ]

  3. Determined or decided; not subject to alteration.

    1. The date for the meeting is fixed, so we can't change it now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Once the budget was fixed, there was no flexibility to accommodate new initiatives during the fiscal year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

immobile secure attached certain stable established
fixed verb

  1. To fasten something securely in a particular place or position.

    1. I fixed the poster to the wall with tape. [ ] [ ]
    2. He carefully fixed the mirror to the bathroom wall, ensuring it was level and secure. [ ] [ ]

  2. To repair or mend something that is broken or not working properly.

    1. Can you fixed my bike for me? The tire is flat. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need to find someone who can fixed the washing machine because it has stopped spinning. [ ] [ ]

  3. To decide on or establish something definitely.

    1. Let's fixed a time for our next meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company fixed a deadline for project completion to ensure timely delivery. [ ] [ ]
fixed adverb

  1. In a stable and unchanging position.

    1. Her gaze was fixed on the horizon. [ ] [ ]
    2. His eyes were fixed intently on the television screen, oblivious to everything around him. [ ] [ ]
fixed noun

  1. A difficult or awkward situation.

    1. I'm in a real fixed now, I lost my wallet. [ ] [ ]
    2. Finding himself in a fixed after missing the deadline, he had to explain the situation to his boss. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fixed" in English means: Attached firmly or securely; not easily moved or changed., Repaired or mended; no longer broken or malfunctioning., Determined or decided; not subject to alteration..

The phonetic transcription of "fixed" is /fɪkst/ in British English and /fɪkst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fixed": immobile, secure, attached, certain, stable, established.

Example usage of "fixed": "The table is fixed to the floor, so it won't move easily.". More examples on the page.