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fix vs keep

keep vs fix

fix and keep both are nouns.

fix and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fix Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of fix; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fix:
  • fix: prepare for eating by applying heat
  • keep: prevent (food) from rotting
fix (noun) keep (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear a cell in a jail or prison
a determination of the place where something is the financial means whereby one lives
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
informal terms for a difficult situation
fix (verb) keep (verb)
make infertile prevent (food) from rotting
make fixed, stable or stationary prevent the action or expression of
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken stick to correctly or closely
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study maintain by writing regular records
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc supply with necessities and support
decide upon or fix definitely hold and prevent from leaving
take vengeance on or get even retain possession of
cause to be firmly attached look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
put (something somewhere) firmly retain rights to
prepare for eating by applying heat maintain for use and service
set or place definitely have as a supply
to be about to do something store or keep customarily
influence an event or its outcome by illegal means stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
conform one's action or practice to
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
supply with room and board
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
fail to spoil or rot
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
to rear
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