Combined
/kəmˈbaɪnd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo unite or blend into a whole.
/kəmˈbaɪnd/
To join or merge together.
The chef combined the ingredients expertly.
💡 Simply: Imagine mixing different colors of paint together to make a new one. That's combining!
👶 For kids: Putting things together to make one thing.
More Examples
The two companies combined to form a larger entity.
How It's Used
"He combined flour and sugar to make a cake."
"The researchers combined several datasets for their analysis."
United or blended into a single entity.
/kəmˈbaɪnd/
Joined or merged together.
The combined weight of the boxes was too much for one person.
💡 Simply: Like a team that works together; all united for the same thing.
👶 For kids: Things stuck together.
More Examples
The combined score of the two teams was 50 to 45.
How It's Used
"The combined effect of the two drugs was potent."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *combÿnen*, from Old French *combiner*, from Latin *combinare* "to combine, link together," from *com-* "together" + *binare* "to pair, couple."
The word 'combined' has been used in English since the 14th century, consistently signifying the act or result of joining things together.
Memory tip
Think of 'combining' forces – bringing them together.
Word Origin
"to join together"