Synonyms of fixed

fixed 1 of 2

adjective

ˈfikst 

1

as in stable

having been established and usually not subject to change

the baseball card dealer's prices were fixed, so bargaining was not an option

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stable
• unchangeable
• certain
• unchanging
• final
• settled
• determinate
• frozen
• flat
• set
• firm
• constant
• hard
• steady
• inexpugnable
• uniform
• specific
• hard-and-fast
• definite
• nonadjustable
• good
• exact
• reliable
• stipulated
• explicit
• stated
• given
• responsible
• dependable
• solid
• nonnegotiable
• true
• safe
• noncancelable
• sure
• unwavering
• trustworthy
• tried
• trusty
• tried-and-true

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adjustable
• negotiable
• changeable
• variable
• unspecified
• indefinite
• unstable
• uncertain
• volatile
• fluid
• unpredictable
• mutable
• fluctuating
• capricious
• unsettled
• inconstant
• temperamental
• mercurial
• open-ended
• unsteady
• changeful
• flickery

2

as in unchangeable

not capable of changing or being changed

interest accrues at a fixed rate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unchangeable
• unchanging
• invariable
• immutable
• determinate
• unalterable
• constant
• steadfast
• established
• inflexible
• stable
• hard-and-fast
• inalterable
• settled
• steady
• changeless
• incommutable
• unaltered
• unvarying
• set
• immovable
• unmovable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• variable
• flexible
• elastic
• adjustable
• changeable
• adaptable
• mutable
• unstable
• uncertain
• alterable
• varying
• plastic
• unsettled
• fickle
• fluctuating
• pliable
• inconstant
• pliant
• supple
• willowy

fixed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of fix

1

as in situated

to arrange something in a certain spot or position

fixed my hair so that it would stop falling in my eyes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• situated
• put
• placed
• positioned
• located
• deposited
• stuck
• disposed
• laid
• set
• emplaced
• set up
• deposed
• locked
• planted
• established
• parked
• shifted
• rearranged
• moved
• oriented
• slapped
• clapped
• assembled
• carried
• reordered
• collected
• plopped
• affixed
• anchored
• settled
• wedged
• ensconced
• flopped
• plumped
• lodged
• laid out
• plunked down
• planked
• plunked
• set down
• ranked
• niched
• lined up
• queued
• arrayed
• berthed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• removed
• took
• relocated
• replaced
• banished
• superseded
• displaced
• supplanted
• dislodged

2

as in attached

to cause (something) to hold to another

first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attached
• affixed
• glued
• tied
• fastened
• connected
• clipped
• clamped
• adhered
• pinned
• linked
• strapped
• screwed
• bent
• stuck
• tackled
• riveted
• stapled
• clenched
• latched
• tacked
• harnessed
• clinched
• pasted
• shackled
• cinched
• clasped
• lashed
• nailed
• toggled
• hung
• yoked
• bolted
• plastered
• reattached
• united
• hasped
• refixed
• joined
• resecured
• coapted
• refastened
• buttoned
• laced
• reaffixed
• battened
• belayed
• did up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detached
• divided
• unhooked
• separated
• split
• unfastened
• disconnected
• severed
• undid
• divorced
• dissociated
• parted
• broke up
• uncoupled
• sundered
• disjoined
• loosened
• dissevered
• disjointed
• disunited
• loosed
• unlinked
• untied
• unyoked
• unbound
• unfixed
• unlashed

3

as in decided

to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of

make sure to fix the number of guests with the bride's family before drawing up a list of people from the groom's side

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decided
• arranged
• resolved
• agreed (on)
• set
• completed
• disposed of
• chose
• settled
• planned
• designed
• finalized
• determined
• promised
• finished
• shaped
• calculated
• confirmed
• approved
• figured
• concluded
• programmed
• contracted
• laid out
• charted
• pledged
• mapped (out)
• worked out
• closed
• maneuvered
• framed
• hammered out
• affirmed
• drafted
• authorized
• opted
• negotiated
• sanctioned
• intrigued
• dealt
• ended
• wrapped up
• schematized
• squared away
• schemed
• warranted
• blueprinted
• rounded (off or out)
• concerted
• wound up
• cleared
• bargained
• horse-traded
• haggled
• chaffered
• dickered
• OK'd

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• called
• dropped
• repealed
• recalled
• revoked
• rescinded
• differed (over)
• opposed
• disagreed (with)
• aborted
• resisted
• countered
• objected
• debated
• protested
• called off
• disputed
• contested

4

as in set

to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority

have we fixed a day for the party yet?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• set
• picked
• appointed
• specified
• chose
• designated
• named
• selected
• announced
• arranged
• determined
• assigned
• adopted
• established
• preferred
• settled
• published
• pinned (down)
• declared
• coordinated
• opted (for)
• singled (out)
• advertised
• orchestrated

5

as in prepared

to make ready in advance

would you mind fixing dinner tonight?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prepared
• arranged
• provided
• furnished
• fitted
• readied
• equipped
• laid
• groomed
• fortified
• prepped
• mounted
• supplied
• braced
• trained
• educated
• instructed
• gathered
• primed
• set
• schooled
• armed
• inclined
• steeled
• spread
• predisposed
• geared up
• drafted
• framed
• battened
• indoctrinated
• outfitted
• drew up
• tutored
• warmed (up)
• girded
• booted (up)
• forearmed

6

as in repaired

to put into good shape or working order again

have to fix the car before we can go

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repaired
• rebuilt
• reconstructed
• patched
• adjusted
• overhauled
• restored
• renovated
• reconditioned
• modified
• revamped
• improved
• renewed
• doctored
• refreshed
• maintained
• mended
• cured
• prepared
• fixed up
• serviced
• refurbished
• regenerated
• aided
• conditioned
• corrected
• rectified
• helped
• revived
• healed
• readied
• redressed
• freshened
• furbished
• ameliorated
• righted
• enhanced
• reformed
• revitalized
• enriched
• rejuvenated
• bettered
• refreshened
• meliorated
• cared (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• damaged
• broke
• hurt
• ruined
• impaired
• injured
• wrecked
• flawed
• harmed
• marred
• spoiled
• disfigured
• defaced
• disabled
• crippled
• vandalized
• mutilated
• blemished
• mangled
• maimed

7

as in secured

to put securely in place or in a desired position

fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• secured
• fastened
• clamped
• anchored
• hitched
• caught
• moored
• set
• embedded
• stuffed
• wedged
• entrenched
• lodged
• implanted
• ingrained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosened
• unfastened
• loosed
• unloosed
• pulled
• extracted
• unfixed
• tore (out)
• unloosened
• yanked
• uprooted
• rooted (out)
• prized
• pried
• wrested

8

as in embedded

to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter

the image of what Santa Claus looks like is solidly fixed in our minds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embedded
• rooted
• lodged
• entrenched
• impacted
• put
• implanted
• placed
• bedded
• ingrained
• stuck
• established
• enrooted
• imbued
• infused
• instilled
• beat (into)
• drove (into)
• settled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• eliminated
• rooted (out)
• dislodged
• removed
• uprooted
• eradicated
• expelled
• ejected
• disconnected
• detached
• disengaged

9

as in altered

to remove the sex organs of

the animal shelter requires a pledge from the adoptive owner that they will have their new pet fixed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• altered
• sterilized
• neutered
• castrated
• desexed
• emasculated
• spayed
• gelded

10

as in healed

to restore to a healthy condition

it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• healed
• rehabilitated
• cured
• repaired
• treated
• set up
• revived
• relieved
• alleviated
• mended
• rehabbed
• attended (to)
• ministered (to)
• remedied
• medicated
• renewed
• physicked
• doctored
• revitalized
• resuscitated
• fortified
• rejuvenated
• cared (for)
• nursed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• damaged
• impaired
• disabled
• hurt
• injured
• crippled
• wounded
• mutilated
• harmed
• mangled
• weakened
• afflicted
• wasted
• laid up
• lacerated
• maimed
• lamed
• sapped
• sickened
• ailed
• enfeebled
• debilitated
• enervated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fixed

Adjective

Home loans Because fixed 15- and 30-year mortgage rates tend to track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note and broader bond-market conditions rather than the federal funds rate directly, homeowners won't be affected immediately by a Fed rate hike. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

The company describes its process as a chain that starts with creating IP and moves through development, packaging, financing and production before reaching distribution and exploitation across multiple formats, with no fixed medium preferred. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

Overcoming technical hurdles in core design Because the reactor layout is never fixed, scientists could not rely on a standard conversion design. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

The biggest change involves a narrow set of mechanical problems now defined as beyond an airline's control, including maintenance issues that must be fixed before an aircraft can safely fly, as well as some repairs required by the FAA. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026