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fixed S3 W3
1 [not before noun] firmly fastened to a particular position
2 fixed times, amounts, meanings etc cannot be changed [= set]: 
The classes begin and end at fixed times.fixed prices My contract was for a fixed term of five years. interest at 10%, fixed for 5 years
The classes begin and end at fixed times.fixed pricesMy contract was for a fixed term of five years.interest at 10%, fixed for 5 years3 to have very definite ideas or opinions that you will not change - often used to show disapproval
have fixed ideas/opinions
4 used to ask someone how much of something they have, or to ask about an arrangement : How are you fixed for cash? How are we fixed for Monday?
how are you fixed for something?
spokenHow are you fixed for cash?How are we fixed for Monday?5 a fixed smile, expression etc does not show any emotion or does not show how someone really feels
WORD FOCUS: change 
WORD FOCUS: change 
to change something: alter, adapt, adjust, amend, modify, revise, vary
to change a system or organization: restructure, reorganize, reform
to change something completely: transform, revolutionize
to change facts or information, or change what someone has said: twist, distort, misrepresent
easily changed: flexible, adaptable
impossible to change: fixed, final, irrevocable
➔ See also change
WORD FOCUS: change to change something: alter, adapt, adjust, amend, modify, revise, vary
to change a system or organization: restructure, reorganize, reform
to change something completely: transform, revolutionize
to change facts or information, or change what someone has said: twist, distort, misrepresent
easily changed: flexible, adaptable
impossible to change: fixed, final, irrevocable
➔ See also change
