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mix

 
 
pronunciation:
mIks
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: mixes, mixing, mixed
definition 1: to put different things together so that the parts become one.
If you mix yellow and blue you will have green.
 
synonyms:
blend, combine, compound, mingle
antonyms:
separate
similar words:
fuse, incorporate, stir, unite
definition 2: to put together in a way that has no order or organization (often followed by "up").
Their hats and coats were all mixed up.
synonyms:
confuse, jumble, muddle
similar words:
disorder, mess up, scramble, tangle
definition 3: to meet and greet other people.
I mixed with many interesting people at the party last night.
synonyms:
associate, circulate, mingle
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: something that is made of parts or substances meant to be mixed with liquid.
We will need to add milk to the cake mix.
similar words:
blend, mixture, package
definition 2: a combination of two or more kinds of things.
In the bowl there was a mix of nuts, raisins, and pretzels.
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  • mixer1:
    a soft drink that you mix with alcohol.
  • mixer2:
    a machine that you use to mix batter or dough.
  • mixer3:
    a party at which people who don't know each other meet.
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