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Chiageraldine Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Fix vs Fix up

hello! I just want to me sure about the usage of these two terms. What is the difference between "fix" and "fix up"? Should I say "Fix this room for the guests." or "Fix up this room for the guests"? Do these two sentences actually differ in meaning?

What about this sentence? "I will "FIX/FIX UP" my multiply site once i find the time."

thanks a lot! best regards to everyone.
  

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There is usually a difference but, as always, the context has the final say. "fix" usually means to repair a flaw. "fix up" usually means to clean up or prepare.

— RayH

  • There is usually a difference but, as always, the context has the final say.
  • "fix" usually means to repair a flaw.
  • "fix up" usually means to clean up or prepare.
  • However, in the context of the sentences you give as examples the meaning would be the same.
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There is usually a difference but, as always, the context has the final say.


"fix" usually means to repair a flaw.

"fix up" usually means to clean up or prepare.

However, in the context of the sentences you give as examples the meaning would be the same. That is, "prepare this room for the guests."

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Hi,

What is a multiply site?

Clive
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chiageraldineShould I say "Fix this room for the guests." or "Fix up this room for the guests"?
You fix something that is broken; you fix up something that is not tidy or orderly. So I would say Fix up this room for the guests. Actually, I would say Fix this room up for the guests.
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