fix vs stick

fix and stick both are nouns.

fix and stick both are verbs.

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

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

fix: cause to be firmly attached
stick: put, fix, force, or implant

Other hyponyms of fix include strap, bind, tie, rig, bitt, latch, garter, chain, cable, picket, rope up, cinch, girth, bandage, bind, cramp, cleat, anchor, cast anchor, drop anchor, 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, wedge, entrench, intrench, buckle, clasp, brooch, clasp, stake, wire, coapt, joggle, joint, toggle.

fix (noun)	stick (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again	threat of a penalty
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear	an implement consisting of a length of wood
a determination of the place where something is	a long thin implement resembling a length of wood
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug	marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
informal terms for a difficult situation	a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
	a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball
	informal terms for the leg
	a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine
	a small thin branch of a tree

fix (verb)	stick (verb)
make infertile	be a mystery or bewildering to
make fixed, stable or stationary	saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken	stick to firmly
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study	come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	put, fix, force, or implant
decide upon or fix definitely	pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
take vengeance on or get even	pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
cause to be firmly attached	fasten with an adhesive material like glue
put (something somewhere) firmly	fasten with or as with pins or nails
prepare for eating by applying heat	fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something
set or place definitely	cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface
to be about to do something	be in a certain place and not leave
influence an event or its outcome by illegal means	be loyal to
	endure
	be a devoted follower or supporter
	be or become fixed

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