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."
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.