mix
/mɪks/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To combine two or more things so they become one group or a single substance. It can also mean to put different people or ideas together.
- Mix the flour and water.
- The event mixed students and teachers.
- Don't mix the two liquids.
noun
A combination of different things or people. It can also mean a situation where many types are present together.
- The playlist is a good mix of old and new songs.
- We need a healthy mix of people.
- This soup has a nice mix of spices.
Adinary Nuance
Mix is broader and more everyday than blend or combine. Use mix for simple joining, especially with food, colours, people, or ideas. Blend often suggests smoother mixing, while combine sounds a little more formal or planned.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- trộn
- Spanish
- mezclar
- Chinese
- 混合
- Japanese
- 混ぜる
- Korean
- 섞다
Etymology
Mix comes from Old English miscian, meaning 'to blend'. It is related to old Germanic words with the same idea.
Common phrases
mix and matchmix upmix wella mix of
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is mix formal or informal?
- It is neutral and very common in both speech and writing.
- What is the difference between mix and blend?
- Mix is general. Blend often means to mix smoothly or softly.
- Can mix be used as a noun?
- Yes. A mix means a combination of different things.
- Is mix useful in academic writing?
- Yes, but combine or combine with may sound more formal in some contexts.