How to Use "Fix" with Example Sentences

fix (n): solution to a problem; amount of something that is wanted or needed, especially a drug; difficult situation

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Used with adjectives:

"He's looking for a quick fix."
(quick, easy, simple)

"It's just a short-term fix."
(short-term, temporary)

"We're looking for a permanent fix."
(permanent, long-term)

"He needs his daily fix of cocaine."
(daily, regular)

"She's always looking for her next fix."
(next)

"I really want a caffeine fix right now."
(caffeine, sugar, junk food)

Used with verbs:

"We're trying to find the right fix."
(find)

"He made a temporary fix."
(made)

"He needs a regular fix."
(needs, gets)

"He didn't have his fix today."
(have)

fix (v): to repair or correct something; to make or do

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Used with adverbs:

"He can easily fix the problem."
(easily, quickly)

Used with nouns:

"The electrician fixed the problem quickly."
(electrician, mechanic, technician, repairman)

"He fixed the computer."
(computer, car, engine, faucet, plumbing, tire, leak, tear)

"We need to fix the problems in this presentation."
(problems, mistakes, errors, flaws)

"He fixed his hair before the picture."
(hair, collar, tie)

"She fixed lunch for the kids."
(lunch, snacks)