Combining
/kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
To bring two or more things together to form a single entity.
/kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
To join or merge things together.
They're combining their efforts to finish the project.
💡 Simply: It's like mixing things together, like putting all your toys in one big box!
👶 For kids: Putting things together.
More Examples
The artist was combining various textures in her painting.
How It's Used
"The experiment involved combining different chemicals."
"She was combining flour and sugar in a bowl."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From the verb "combine," ultimately from Latin "com-" (together) and "binare" (to bind). It reflects the historical development of joining or uniting things.
The word 'combining' has been used similarly to its modern usage for centuries, reflecting the consistent need to describe merging actions.
Memory tip
Think of a beehive, where many bees combine to create one unit.
Word Origin
"com- (together) + binare (to bind)"