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mix
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- pronunciation:
- mIks
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| 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
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| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
beat, complicate, lump, mash, toss, unite, whip |
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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
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| definition 2: |
a combination of two or more kinds of things.
In the bowl there was a mix of nuts, raisins, and pretzels. |
| related words: |
alloy, batter, cross, hybrid, mongrel |
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Word Builder: mix +
- 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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