1
a
: securely placed or fastened : stationary
b(1)
(2)
: formed into a chemical compound
c(1)
: not subject to change or fluctuation
a fixed income
(2)
: firmly set in the mind
a fixed idea
(3)
: having a final or crystallized form or character
(4)
: recurring on the same date from year to year
fixed holidays
d
: immobile, concentrated
a fixed stare
2
: supplied with something (such as money) needed
comfortably fixed
Examples of fixed in a Sentence
a small mirror fixed to the wall
That day remains fixed in my memory.
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Additionally, understanding the nuances of financing, such as the differences between fixed and variable interest rates, can help investors make informed decisions that align with their financial strategies.
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Veena Jetti, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The challenge was to focus on a single fixed point.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Arsenal have more players who are flexible than those who are very fixed in one specialised function.
—Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Wynder said in 2023, there were more than 1.29 million riders for its fixed route buses with an average of over 3,300 per day.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Veena Jetti, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The challenge was to focus on a single fixed point.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Arsenal have more players who are flexible than those who are very fixed in one specialised function.
—Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Wynder said in 2023, there were more than 1.29 million riders for its fixed route buses with an average of over 3,300 per day.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fixed
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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