What context can I use each word in?

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

fix

Example

I need to fix my bike before I can ride it again. [fix: verb]

Example

We need to fix this issue before it becomes a bigger problem. [fix: verb]

Example

I'll fix us some dinner while you set the table. [fix: verb]

mend

Example

She mended the hole in her shirt with a needle and thread. [mended: past tense]

Example

I need to rest to mend my sprained ankle. [mend: verb]

Example

They worked hard to mend their friendship after their argument. [mend: verb]

Definitions of fix and mend

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Key differences and similarities of fix and mend

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Good things to know

Which word is more common?

Fix is more commonly used than mend in everyday language. Fix is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while mend is less common and has a more specific usage.

What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fix and mend?

Both fix and mend can be used in both formal and informal contexts, with no significant difference in formality level.