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Fix vs Pin - What's the difference?

fix | pin | Related terms |


In us terms the difference between fix and pin

is that fix is fettlings (mixture used to line a furnace while pin is a simple accessory that can be attached to clothing with a pin or fastener, often round and bearing a design, logo or message, and used for decoration, identification or to show political affiliation, etc.

As nouns the difference between fix and pin

is that fix is a repair or corrective action while pin is a small device, made (usually) of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.

As verbs the difference between fix and pin

is that fix is to pierce; now generally replaced by transfix while pin is (often followed by a preposition such as to or on) To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.

As an abbreviation FIX

is abbreviation of lang=en|factor IX clotting factor IX.

Plant vs Fix - What's the difference?

plant | fix | Related terms |

Plant is a related term of fix.


As a noun plant

is an organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

As a verb plant

is to place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

As an abbreviation fix is

(clotting factor ix).

Fix vs Hold - What's the difference?

fix | hold | Related terms |

Fix is a related term of hold.


As an abbreviation fix

is (clotting factor ix).

As a proper noun hold is

moon.

Accommodate vs Fix - What's the difference?

accommodate | fix | Related terms |

Accommodate is a related term of fix.


As a verb accommodate

is (transitive|often|reflexive) to render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt; to conform; as, to accommodate ourselves to circumstances.

As an adjective accommodate

is (label) suitable; fit; adapted; as, means accommodate to end.

As an abbreviation fix is

(clotting factor ix).

Address vs Fix - What's the difference?

address | fix | Related terms |


In transitive obsolete terms the difference between address and fix

is that address is to prepare or make ready while fix is to pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.

In transitive terms the difference between address and fix

is that address is to address oneself to; to prepare oneself for; to apply oneself to; to direct one's speech or discourse to while fix is to render (a photographic impression) permanent by treating with such applications as will make it insensitive to the action of light.

As nouns the difference between address and fix

is that address is direction or superscription of a letter, or the name, title, and place of residence of the person addressed while fix is a repair or corrective action.

As verbs the difference between address and fix

is that address is to prepare oneself while fix is to pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.

As an abbreviation FIX is

abbreviation of lang=en|factor IX clotting factor IX.

Decree vs Fix - What's the difference?

decree | fix | Related terms |

Decree is a related term of fix.


As a noun decree

is an edict or law.

As a verb decree

is to command by a decree.

As an abbreviation fix is

(clotting factor ix).

Occupy vs Fix - What's the difference?

occupy | fix | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between occupy and fix

is that occupy is to take or use space while fix is to render (a photographic impression) permanent by treating with such applications as will make it insensitive to the action of light.

In transitive obsolete terms the difference between occupy and fix

is that occupy is to have sexual intercourse with.Sidney J. Baker, The Australian Language, second edition, 1966 while fix is to pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.

As a noun fix is

a repair or corrective action.

As an abbreviation FIX is

abbreviation of lang=en|factor IX clotting factor IX.

Fix vs Shelter - What's the difference?

fix | shelter | Related terms |

Fix is a related term of shelter.


As an abbreviation fix

is (clotting factor ix).

As a noun shelter is

a refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.

As a verb shelter is

to provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

Demand vs Fix - What's the difference?

demand | fix | Related terms |

Demand is a related term of fix.


As a noun demand

is the desire to purchase goods and services.

As a verb demand

is to request forcefully.

As an abbreviation fix is

(clotting factor ix).

Immobilize vs Fix - What's the difference?

immobilize | fix |


As verbs the difference between immobilize and fix

is that immobilize is to render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving while fix is to pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.

As a noun fix is

a repair or corrective action.

As an abbreviation FIX is

abbreviation of lang=en|factor IX clotting factor IX.

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