What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fixing
Example
I'm fixing my bike so I can ride it again. [fixing: present participle]
Example
He's really good at fixing things around the house. [fixing: gerund]
repair
Example
The mechanic repaired my car's engine. [repaired: past tense]
Example
She's taking her phone to the repair shop to fix the cracked screen. [repair: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fixing is more commonly used in everyday language, while repair is more commonly used in technical or specialized contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fixing and repair?
Repair is generally considered more formal than fixing, making it more appropriate for professional or technical contexts.
