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mix · verb

/mɪks/Full view

Word family

Nouns: mix, mixer, mixture

Adjectives: mixed

Verbs: mix

mix (COMBINE SUBSTANCES)

A2 I or T If two or more substances mix, they combine to make one substance, and if you mix two or more substances, you combine them to make one substance.

Dictionary examples:

Oil and water don't mix.

Mix the powder with water to form a paste.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar and raisins.

Learner example:

I can work at the bar mixing drinks. (Key English Test; A2; Swiss German)

mix (COMBINE QUALITIES/ACTIVITIES)

B1 I or T to have two or more qualities, or to do two or more activities, etc. at the same time

Dictionary example:

a feeling of anger mixed with sadness

Learner example:

That also could be a good way to mix learning and ent[ertai]nment. (Preliminary English Test; B1; French)

mix (MEET)

B2 I to meet and talk to people

Dictionary example:

She enjoys going to parties and mixing with people.

Learner example:

I like mixing with people. (First Certificate in English; B2; Russian)

mix up sb/sth or mix sb/sth up

B2 to confuse two people or things by thinking that one person or thing is the other person or thing

Dictionary example:

People often mix up the sisters because they look so similar.

Learner example:

My role was to arrange all the cables for the light and sound, and now we are talking cables of about the length of 100 m each. I'd really had a lot to do not to get them mixed up. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swedish)

mix · noun

/mɪks/

Word family

Nouns: mix, mixer, mixture

Adjectives: mixed

Verbs: mix

mix

B1 no plural a combination of things or people, often in a group

Dictionary examples:

There's a good mix of nationalities in the class.

There was an odd mix of people at Patrick's party.

"She's studying physics and philosophy." "That's an interesting mix."

Learner example:

This film is a mix of fantasy and adventure. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Russian)