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mix
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- pronunciation:
- mIks
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- mix it up, mix up
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
mixes, mixing, mixed |
| definition 1: |
to combine things or substances together so that the parts are more or less indistinguishable; blend.
- synonyms:
- amalgamate, blend, combine, commingle, compound, merge, mingle
- antonyms:
- separate
- similar words:
- admix, alloy, fuse, incorporate, stir, unite
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| definition 2: |
to put together in a way that has no order or organization (often fol. by "up").
The magician mixed the cards thoroughly before performing his trick.- synonyms:
- confuse, jumble, muddle
- similar words:
- confound, disorder, mess up, scramble, tangle
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| definition 3: |
to form by combining elements.
They are mixing cement.- synonyms:
- blend, compound
- similar words:
- admix, alloy, amalgamate, concoct, make, manufacture, produce
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| related words: |
beat, complicate, fold, lump, mash, meld, toss, whip |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to become or be capable of being blended.
- synonyms:
- amalgamate, blend, mingle
- similar words:
- combine, commingle, compound, merge
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| definition 2: |
to associate with other people, as at a social gathering.
- synonyms:
- associate, circulate, fraternize, mingle
- similar words:
- amalgamate, consort, hobnob, socialize
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| related words: |
unite |
| phrase: |
mix it up |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of mixing or condition of being mixed.
- synonyms:
- admixture, blending, combination, merging, mixture
- similar words:
- amalgam, assimilation, fusion, incorporation, synthesis
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| definition 2: |
a product consisting of blended dry elements meant to be mixed with liquid.
a cake mixa concrete mix- similar words:
- blend, mixture, package
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| definition 3: |
the ratio or proportion of elements that are combined.
- synonyms:
- proportion, ratio
- similar words:
- blend, formula, measure
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| related words: |
alloy, batter, cross, hybrid, mongrel |
| phrase: |
mix up |
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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