Definitions and Examples of mend, repair, fix
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
He had to mend his bike after it got a flat tire.
To fix something that is broken or damaged.
Example
The mechanic had to repair the engine of the car.
To make something that is broken or damaged work properly again.
Example
He had to fix the leaky faucet in the bathroom.
Key Differences: mend vs repair vs fix
- 1Mend is used when something is repaired by joining together broken pieces.
- 2Repair is used when something is fixed or restored to its original state.
- 3Fix is used when something is made to work properly again.
Effective Usage of mend, repair, fix
- 1Daily Life: Use mend, repair, and fix to talk about fixing things around the house.
- 2Workplace: Use these antonyms to discuss repairing or fixing equipment or machinery.
- 3Creative Writing: Utilize these words in narratives to describe the process of fixing or restoring something.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Mend is used when something is repaired by joining together broken pieces, repair is used when something is fixed or restored to its original state, and fix is used when something is made to work properly again. Use these words to talk about fixing things around the house, discussing repairing or fixing equipment or machinery, or describing the process of fixing or restoring something in creative writing.