combination

noun
UK: /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
US: /ˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃən/

  1. A mixture of different things.

    1. This drink is a combination of juice and water. [ ] [ ]
    2. The successful combination of factors led to the company's growth. [ ] [ ]

  2. A series of numbers or letters that opens a lock.

    1. I forgot the combination to my locker again. [ ] [ ]
    2. What's the combination for the safe because I need access right now? [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of joining or mixing things together.

    1. The combination of efforts helped us win the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. This policy is a combination of existing regulations and new guidelines. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mixture group union blend alliance mix merger
combination verb

  1. To join or mix things together to form a single thing or group.

    1. We can combine our skills to finish the project faster. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef decided to combine the sweet and savory flavors in a novel dish. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "combination" in English means: A mixture of different things., A series of numbers or letters that opens a lock., The act of joining or mixing things together..

The phonetic transcription of "combination" is /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "combination": mixture, group, union, blend, alliance, mix, merger.

Example usage of "combination": "This drink is a combination of juice and water.". More examples on the page.