combination
gb/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 1800
kombináció, kód, öltözék
NOUN
A2
1
kombináció
B1
Usage pattern:
a combination of [things]
The recipe is a combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Ez a recept az édes és a csípős ízek kombinációjára épül.
Her outfit is a bold combination of red and gold.
Az öltözéke a vörös és az arany merész kombinációja.
This job requires a combination of technical skills and creativity.
A winning combination of players led the team to victory.
Learner examples
Pizza is a combination of bread, cheese, and tomato sauce.
A pizza kenyér, sajt és paradicsomszósz kombinációja.
Her bag is a combination of blue and white.
A táskája a kék és a fehér kombinációja.
My desk has a combination of books and papers.
This drink is a combination of milk and fruit.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'combination' with 'company' due to similar sound, but 'combination' means joining things, not a business organization.
Meaning
act or result of joining
Collocations
winning combination
|unique combination
|perfect combination
|color combination
|flavor combination
Synonyms
mixture (Implies a blend of elements, often physical substances.)
|
blend (Suggests a smooth merging of different elements.)
Antonyms
separation (The act of keeping things apart rather than joining them.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When two or more things are put together to make one thing.
The act of joining or mixing two or more things to form a single unit or result.
NOUN
A2
2
kód
A2
kombináció
B1
Usage pattern:
the combination to [lock/safe]
I forgot the combination to my locker.
Elfelejtettem az öltözőszekrényem kódját.
The safe will only open with the correct combination.
A széf csak a helyes kóddal nyílik ki.
She quickly entered the combination and opened the door.
Learner examples
I know the combination for my bike lock.
Tudom a biciklizáram kódját.
He told me the combination for the safe.
Megmondta nekem a széf kódját.
Please write down the locker combination for me.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'combination' with 'password'; passwords can contain words, but combinations are usually numbers or letters for locks.
Meaning
code for opening a lock
Collocations
lock combination
|safe combination
|remember the combination
Synonyms
code (General term for numbers or letters used for access.)
Antonyms
key (A physical object used to open a lock instead of numbers or letters.)
Themes
security
|daily life
|daily_life
|technology
Definition
Numbers or letters you enter to open a lock.
A specific sequence of numbers or letters used to open a lock or device.
NOUN
B1
3
öltözék
B2
He bought a new skiing combination before the trip.
Az út előtt vett egy új síöltözéket.
The diving combination kept her warm underwater.
A búvárruha melegen tartotta a víz alatt.
Learner examples
I have a swimming combination for summer.
Van egy fürdőruhám nyárra.
She wears her running combination every morning.
Minden reggel a futóöltözékét veszi fel.
He bought a new ski combination.
Meaning
set of clothes worn together
Collocations
ski combination
|diving combination
Synonyms
outfit (General term for clothes worn together; not necessarily specialized.)
Themes
fashion
|sports
|clothing
|daily_life
Definition
Clothes that are made to be worn together for one purpose.
A set of clothes designed to be worn together, especially for a specific purpose or activity.
Grammar
Dictionary form
combination
IPA
GB/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
com - bin - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: combination
- Plural: combination, combinations
Word family
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- I can’t remember my lock combination.
- Write down your lock combination somewhere safe.