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a fixed amount

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UK/ə fɪkst əˈmaʊnt/
US/ə fɪkst əˈmaʊnt/

Meanings

  1. phrasefixed phrase

    A quantity or sum that is set and does not change.

    Grammar: Often followed by 'of' and a noun: a fixed amount of time. Can also stand alone: pay a fixed amount.

    Patterns

    • a fixed amount of something
    • pay a fixed amount
    • charge a fixed amount

    The bank charges a fixed amount for each transfer.

    You can borrow a fixed amount each month, no more and no less.

    Add a fixed amount of salt to the water before boiling.

  2. phrasefixed phrasebusinessfinance

    A set price or fee that stays the same regardless of usage.

    Grammar: Common in business and finance contexts; often appears with verbs like 'charge', 'pay', or 'set'.

    Patterns

    • charge a fixed amount for something
    • set a fixed amount
    • a fixed amount per month

    The gym charges a fixed amount per month, whether you go or not.

    We agreed on a fixed amount for the repairs.

    The subscription costs a fixed amount and includes all updates.

Common combinations

a fixed amount of money
She saves a fixed amount of money every week.
a fixed amount of time
Each speaker is given a fixed amount of time.
pay a fixed amount
Customers pay a fixed amount for unlimited data.
a fixed amount per unit
The tax is a fixed amount per unit sold.
a fixed amount regardless of something
You pay a fixed amount regardless of how much you use.

Synonyms and how they differ

set amount
Very similar; 'set' emphasizes that it has been decided, while 'fixed' emphasizes that it does not change.
flat fee
Used mainly for money charged for a service; it is a fixed amount, but 'flat fee' is more specific to business.
constant amount
More technical; used in science or mathematics for a quantity that never varies.

Opposites

variable amountflexible amount

Word family

fixed adjective
Set or not changing; the base adjective in this phrase.
fix verb
To decide or set something firmly, as in 'fix a price'.

Commonly confused: a fixed amount or fixed price?

a fixed amount vs fixed price

A 'fixed price' is a specific price for a product; a 'fixed amount' is any set quantity, often of money or time.

Practice

The contract requires you to pay a fixed amount ___ month.

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