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mix
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- pronunciation:
- mIks
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
mixes, mixing, mixed |
| definition 1: |
When you mix things, you put them together so that they are not separate things anymore. We often mix things when we bake or cook.
I like to mix the butter, sugar, and eggs when we make cookies.
- synonyms:
- blend, combine, compound
- antonyms:
- separate
- similar words:
- stir, unite
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| definition 2: |
When you mix things, you put them together in a way that has no order or organization.
Hailey mixed the cards before giving everybody seven cards each.- synonyms:
- confuse
- similar words:
- tangle
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| definition 3: |
When someone mixes at a party, it means that they meet and talk to other people at the party. They don't stand alone and not talk to people.
Mr. Collins and his wife mixed with many interesting people at the party last night.- synonyms:
- associate, circulate
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| related words: |
beat, complicate, mash, toss, unite, whip |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A mix is something you use to make something. A mix combines different dry things, and then you add water or other liquid to it. A cake mix is made up of dry things like flour and sugar. To make a cake, you add water, eggs, and oil to the mix and bake it in an oven.
Maddy poured the brownie mix into the pan and placed it in the oven.The lady next door bought some concrete mix to repair her front steps.- similar words:
- blend, mixture, package
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| related words: |
alloy, batter, cross |
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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