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fix vs tie

tie vs fix

fix and tie both are nouns.

fix and tie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fix Yes No Yes No
tie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tie is a hyponym of fix; that is, tie is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fix:
  • fix: cause to be firmly attached
  • tie: fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
Other hyponyms of fix include strap, bind, 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, stick, wedge, entrench, intrench, buckle, clasp, brooch, clasp, stake, wire, coapt, joggle, joint, toggle.
fix (noun) tie (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
a determination of the place where something is a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
informal terms for a difficult situation a fastener that serves to join or connect
(music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
equality of score in a contest
a social or business relationship
fix (verb) tie (verb)
make infertile form a knot or bow in
make fixed, stable or stationary limit or restrict to
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
decide upon or fix definitely unite musical notes by a tie
take vengeance on or get even make by tying pieces together
cause to be firmly attached perform a marriage ceremony
put (something somewhere) firmly create social or emotional ties
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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