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fix vs change

change vs fix

fix and change both are nouns.

fix and change both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fix Yes No Yes No
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of fix; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than fix:
  • fix: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
  • change: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of fix include alter, modify.
fix (noun) change (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again the action of changing something
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear a different or fresh set of clothes
a determination of the place where something is a thing that is different
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug a difference that is usually pleasant
informal terms for a difficult situation an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the result of alteration or modification
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
fix (verb) change (verb)
make infertile undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
make fixed, stable or stationary cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study change clothes; put on different clothes
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
decide upon or fix definitely lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
take vengeance on or get even remove or replace the coverings of
cause to be firmly attached become deeper in tone
put (something somewhere) firmly change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
prepare for eating by applying heat give to, and receive from, one another
set or place definitely
to be about to do something
influence an event or its outcome by illegal means
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