buckle vs fix

buckle and fix both are nouns.

buckle and fix both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
buckle	Yes	No	Yes	No
fix	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fix is a hypernym of buckle; that is, fix is a word with a broader meaning than buckle:

buckle: fasten with a buckle or buckles
fix: cause to be firmly attached

Other hypernyms of buckle include fasten, secure.

buckle (noun)	fix (noun)
fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong	the act of putting something in working order again
a shape distorted by twisting or folding	an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
	a determination of the place where something is
	something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
	informal terms for a difficult situation

buckle (verb)	fix (verb)
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat	make infertile
fasten with a buckle or buckles	make fixed, stable or stationary
fold or collapse	restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
	kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
	decide upon or fix definitely
	take vengeance on or get even
	cause to be firmly attached
	put (something somewhere) firmly
	prepare for eating by applying heat
	set or place definitely
	to be about to do something
	influence an event or its outcome by illegal means

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