Fused
fjuːzd
Definitions
3 meaningsTo become combined or blended physically or chemically.
fjuːzd
To combine or blend together
The countries fused into a single nation after the war.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a smoothie and blend different fruits together. They *fuse* into one delicious drink! It's like when two things become one.
👶 For kids: When two things become one, like when you mix colors and they become a new color!
More Examples
The metal components were fused together using a welding torch.
Her personality fused her love for music and sports.
How It's Used
"The two chemicals were fused together by applying heat."
"The chef fused traditional techniques with modern flavors."
"The artist fused different materials to create a unique sculpture."
To join or become joined by melting; to melt together.
fjuːzd
To join or bond by melting
The glass pieces were fused in a kiln.
💡 Simply: If you melt some chocolate and it sticks to another piece of chocolate, they *fuse* together! They become one thing.
👶 For kids: When you melt things and they stick together.
More Examples
The plumber fused the pipes to create a watertight seal.
The two metals were fused in a high-temperature furnace.
How It's Used
"The broken wires were fused using solder."
"The metals were fused together at a high temperature."
Combined or blended so as to become a unified whole.
fjuːzd
Having become combined or blended
The fused fabric created a unique texture.
💡 Simply: Think of when you mix colors together and they make a new color. The colors are *fused*. They became one thing.
👶 For kids: When things are mixed together so well they're one thing now.
More Examples
The fused cultures created a vibrant community.
The fused parts of the circuit are no longer separable.
How It's Used
"The fused mixture of the two elements created a new compound."
"The fused glass artwork was stunning."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From Latin *fundere* ('to pour, melt'), through Old French *fuser*, and Middle English *fuseden*. The original sense related to melting or pouring metals, later extended to joining or combining things.
Historically, *fused* was strongly associated with metallurgy and the joining of materials through heat. Its use expanded over time to encompass combinations of ideas and cultures.
Memory tip
Think of melting two sticks of butter together – they *fuse* into one.
Word Origin
"to pour, melt"