Definitions and Examples of fix, repair, mend
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To repair or mend something that is broken or not working properly.
Example
I need to fix my bike before I can ride it again.
To restore something that is damaged or broken to its original condition.
Example
The mechanic will repair my car's engine.
To fix something that is broken or torn, often by sewing it together.
Example
She will mend the hole in her shirt with a needle and thread.
Key Differences: fix vs repair vs mend
- 1Fix implies repairing something that is broken or not working properly.
- 2Repair suggests restoring something that is damaged or broken to its original condition.
- 3Mend involves fixing something that is broken or torn, often by sewing it together.
Effective Usage of fix, repair, mend
- 1Daily Life: Use these antonyms when talking about household items that need to be fixed or repaired.
- 2Workplace: Use these antonyms when discussing equipment or machinery that needs to be fixed or repaired.
- 3Creative Writing: Use these antonyms to describe the process of restoring or fixing something in a story.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Fix implies repairing something that is broken or not working properly, repair suggests restoring something that is damaged or broken to its original condition, and mend involves fixing something that is broken or torn, often by sewing it together. Use these words in daily life, workplace conversations, or creative writing to convey the idea of restoring something to its original state or making it work again.
