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combination

combination

Meaning of combination

mix of elements

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EN-UK/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
EN-US/ə ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/
combination
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combination with Russian translation

combination usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В этом платье прекрасно сочетаются шёлк и кружево.

That dress is a lovely combination of silk and lace.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Тёплое сочетание цветов делает комнату уютной.

A warm colour combination makes the room feel cosy.

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combination belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

combinationсочетание
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

combination synonyms

Related words worth learning together

mix
Implies physical or thorough intermingling of parts; more dynamic/process-focused than neutral 'combination'.
blend
Suggests elements are combined into a unified, often smooth whole (e.g., flavours, styles).
composition
More formal; emphasizes arrangement, structure or makeup of something rather than mere joining.
mixture
Emphasizes presence of different elements together; can imply a physical or chemical mix where parts may remain distinct.
match
Focuses on suitability or compatibility between elements rather than merely bringing them together.
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Implies physical or thorough intermingling of parts; more dynamic/process-focused than neutral 'combination'.

B1Very Often

A mix of spices gave the dish its flavour.

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Suggests elements are combined into a unified, often smooth whole (e.g., flavours, styles).

B1Often

The designer blended vintage and modern pieces.

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composition

More formal; emphasizes arrangement, structure or makeup of something rather than mere joining.

B2Often

The composition of the painting shows a careful balance of shapes.

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mixture

Emphasizes presence of different elements together; can imply a physical or chemical mix where parts may remain distinct.

B1Very Often

A mixture of students from different countries attended the course.

🇬🇧en

Focuses on suitability or compatibility between elements rather than merely bringing them together.

B1Very Often

That shirt is a good match for those trousers.

🇬🇧en

Emphasizes the process of organizing or making elements work together in harmony rather than the mere fact of combination.

B2Often

Good coordination between departments improved the product launch.

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fusion

Implies merging elements into a new unified whole (often used in cuisine, music, culture), stronger than simple combination.

B2Often

The restaurant offers a fusion of Asian and Latin flavors.

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How to pronounce combination and what this word means

combination means combination. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce combination

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination translation

combination

combination examples

That dress is a lovely combination of silk and lace.

combination transcription

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/, /ə ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/

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combination meaning: what does it mean?

mix of elements

combination pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

combination is pronounced as /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

combination definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

That dress is a lovely combination of silk and lace. Translation: В этом платье прекрасно сочетаются шёлк и кружево.

Is combination part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, combination can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is combination part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, combination can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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