Definitions and Examples of repair, fixing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To restore something that has been damaged or broken to its original condition.
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine so it can run smoothly again.
The act of repairing or restoring something that has been damaged or broken.
Example
The fixing of the broken window was done by a professional glazier.
Key Differences: repair vs fixing
- 1Repair is a verb that describes the action of restoring something that has been damaged or broken.
- 2Fixing is a noun that refers to the act of repairing or restoring something that has been damaged or broken.
Effective Usage of repair, fixing
- 1Household Repairs: Use repair and fixing when talking about fixing things around the house.
- 2Automobile Repairs: Use repair when talking about fixing cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
- 3General Usage: Use repair and fixing in any situation where something needs to be fixed or restored.
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Remember this!
The antonyms repair and fixing convey the idea of restoring something that has been damaged or broken. Use repair as a verb to describe the action of restoring something, and use fixing as a noun to refer to the act of repairing or restoring something.
