How to Use "Fixed" with Example Sentences

fixed (adj): set in place; attached; not able to be changed

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Used with verbs:

"The mirror is firmly fixed to the wall."
(be: is/am/are, seems)

"I put a lot of glue so it will stay fixed."
(stay, remain)

Used with adverbs:

"The handle was fixed firmly in place."
(firmly, securely)

"The picture is fixed permanently to the wall."
(permanently)

Used with nouns:

"They are on a fixed income."
(income, budget)

"The rental car has a fixed rate."
(rate, fee, charge, cost)

"The satellite orbits the earth at a fixed distance."
(distance)

"The contract is for a fixed term."
(term, period, time)

"The train comes at fixed intervals."
(intervals)

"He received a fixed commission on sales."
(commission)