Engelsk

combination

gb/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
A2 Engelsk
~ 1800
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord A2 action
1

act or result of joining

When two or more things are put together to make one thing.

Brugsmønster: a combination of [things]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'combination' with 'company' due to similar sound, but 'combination' means joining things, not a business organization.
Synonymer
mixture (Implies a blend of elements, often physical substances.) | blend (Suggests a smooth merging of different elements.)
Antonymer
separation (The act of keeping things apart rather than joining them.)
Ordforbindelser
winning combination |unique combination |perfect combination |color combination |flavor combination
Temaer
daily life |business |science |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The recipe is a combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
  • Her outfit is a bold combination of red and gold.
  • This job requires a combination of technical skills and creativity.
  • A winning combination of players led the team to victory.
Læringseksempler
  • Pizza is a combination of bread, cheese, and tomato sauce.
  • Her bag is a combination of blue and white.
  • My desk has a combination of books and papers.
  • This drink is a combination of milk and fruit.
Navneord A2 entity
2

code for opening a lock

Numbers or letters you enter to open a lock.

Brugsmønster: the combination to [lock/safe]
Typisk fejl:
Some learners confuse 'combination' with 'password'; passwords can contain words, but combinations are usually numbers or letters for locks.
Synonymer
code (General term for numbers or letters used for access.)
Antonymer
key (A physical object used to open a lock instead of numbers or letters.)
Ordforbindelser
lock combination |safe combination |remember the combination
Temaer
security |daily life |daily_life |technology
Eksempler
  • I forgot the combination to my locker.
  • The safe will only open with the correct combination.
  • She quickly entered the combination and opened the door.
Læringseksempler
  • I know the combination for my bike lock.
  • He told me the combination for the safe.
  • Please write down the locker combination for me.
Navneord B1 entity
3

set of clothes worn together

Clothes that are made to be worn together for one purpose.

Synonymer
outfit (General term for clothes worn together; not necessarily specialized.)
Ordforbindelser
ski combination |diving combination
Temaer
fashion |sports |clothing |daily_life
Eksempler
  • He bought a new skiing combination before the trip.
  • The diving combination kept her warm underwater.
Læringseksempler
  • I have a swimming combination for summer.
  • She wears her running combination every morning.
  • He bought a new ski combination.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
combination
IPA
GB/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
com - bin - a - tion (4 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: combination
  • Plural: combination, combinations
Ordfamilie
Forms
combinations noun
Core family
combine verb A2 combined adjective
Related words
combo noun B1 recombine verb
Advanced or less common
recombination noun
Udtryk

a winning combination

1
/ə wˈɪnɪŋ kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

successful mix producing results

A mix of things that works very well and leads to success.

Eksempler
  • Good teamwork and strong leadership are a winning combination.
  • Chocolate and peanut butter make a winning combination.

in combination with

1
/ˈɪn kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase

together with something else

Used to say that two or more things are used or happen together.

Eksempler
  • This drug should be taken in combination with a healthy diet.
  • The new engine works best in combination with improved fuel technology.

lock combination

1
/lˈɑk kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

code for opening lock

Numbers or letters you need to open a lock.

Eksempler
  • I can’t remember my lock combination.
  • Write down your lock combination somewhere safe.

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