fix vs anchor

fix and anchor both are nouns.

fix and anchor both are verbs.

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

As verbs, anchor is a hyponym of fix; that is, anchor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fix:

fix: cause to be firmly attached
anchor: secure a vessel with an anchor

Other hyponyms of fix include strap, bind, tie, rig, bitt, latch, garter, chain, cable, picket, rope up, cinch, girth, bandage, bind, cramp, cleat, cast anchor, drop anchor, ground, moor, berth, moor, tie up, spike, run up, sew, sew together, stitch, crank, noose, chock, brad, bight, belay, belay, bar, clamp, velcro, stay, clinch, clinch, lock, lock up, hasp, zip, zip up, zipper, tack, string, hook, belt, cement, grout, staple, rivet, button, pin, hang, hang up, hang, deposit, lodge, stick, wedge, entrench, intrench, buckle, clasp, brooch, clasp, stake, wire, coapt, joggle, joint, toggle.

fix (noun)	anchor (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again	a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear	a central cohesive source of support and stability
a determination of the place where something is	a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
informal terms for a difficult situation

fix (verb)	anchor (verb)
make infertile	secure a vessel with an anchor
make fixed, stable or stationary	fix firmly and stably
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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