Combine
/kəmˈbaɪn/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo bring (two or more things) together to form a single entity.
/kəmˈbaɪn/
To join or merge together.
The chef combined various spices to create a unique flavor.
💡 Simply: Imagine mixing LEGO bricks together to build something bigger and better. That's combining!
👶 For kids: To put things together.
More Examples
We need to combine our resources to overcome this challenge.
How It's Used
"Let's combine our efforts to finish the project."
"Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl."
A machine that cuts, threshes, and cleans grain in one operation.
/ˈkɒmbaɪn/
A machine that harvests grain.
The combine was working non-stop in the vast fields.
💡 Simply: It's like a super-efficient robot that harvests grain all in one go!
👶 For kids: A big machine that picks up grain.
How It's Used
"The farmer used a combine harvester to gather the wheat."
Idioms & expressions
combine forces
To work together; to join forces.
"The two companies decided to combine forces to expand their market share."
From Middle English *combinen, from Old French combiner, from Latin combinare, from com- 'together' + binare 'to pair'.
Historically, the word was primarily used in its verb form, with the noun usage related to agricultural machinery becoming prominent in the 19th century.
Memory tip
Think of combining ingredients in a recipe – they become one dish.