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He is fixing the fence.
What does Fixing mean?
Repairing or arranging.
Dictionary definition
Repairing, arranging, setting, or preparing something.
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Fixing in a sentence
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Fixing the schedule took time.
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Fixing can mean repairing, preparing, arranging, or making something firm.
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What does fixing mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to fixing?
Repairing is close in meaning to fixing.
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Which word is an antonym of fixing?
Damaging contrasts with fixing.
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Fixing
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fik · sing · strongest beat: fik
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WordFixing.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningFixing means Repairing or arranging.
ExampleExample: He is fixing the fence.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- fik · sing
- Strongest beat
- fik
- Ending
- sing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fik.
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Synonyms
Words like Fixing
repairingMaking something work again.
fixRelated word that supports the meaning of fixing.
Antonyms
Opposite words
damagingCausing harm or breaking.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fixing, depending on context.
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Fixing word family
Base word
fixing
noun
fixings
More than one fixing.
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