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fix vs hook

hook vs fix

fix and hook both are nouns.

fix and hook both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fix Yes No Yes No
hook Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hook is a hyponym of fix; that is, hook is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fix:
  • fix: cause to be firmly attached
  • hook: fasten with a hook
fix (noun) hook (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
a determination of the place where something is a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
informal terms for a difficult situation a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
a catch for locking a door
anything that serves as an enticement
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
fix (verb) hook (verb)
make infertile approach with an offer of sexual favors
make fixed, stable or stationary entice and trap
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken secure with the foot
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc fasten with a hook
decide upon or fix definitely catch with a hook
take vengeance on or get even hit with a hook
cause to be firmly attached hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left
put (something somewhere) firmly make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
prepare for eating by applying heat make off with belongings of others
set or place definitely take by theft
to be about to do something rip off; ask an unreasonable price
influence an event or its outcome by illegal means
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