mix
gb/mˈɪks/ us/mˈɪks/
A1
English
~ 2200
összekever, keverék, vegyes összetétel, elvegyül, barátkozik, végleges mix, végső keverés
VERB
A1
1
összekever
A2
Usage pattern:
to mix [something] with [something]
Mix the flour with the eggs until smooth.
Keverd össze a lisztet a tojásokkal, amíg sima nem lesz.
She mixed red and blue paint to make purple.
Piros és kék festéket kevert össze, hogy lilát kapjon.
The DJ mixed different tracks during the party.
Mix the chopped vegetables together in a large bowl.
He mixed water with the juice concentrate.
Learner examples
Mix milk and sugar in the cup.
Keverd össze a tejet és a cukrot a csészében.
Please mix the rice with the beans.
Kérlek, keverd össze a rizst a babbal.
Mix red and yellow to make orange.
Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mix' with 'stir'. 'Mix' focuses on combining things into one, while 'stir' is about moving something around, which may or may not combine it.
Meaning
Combine substances or elements
Collocations
mix ingredients
|mix paint
|mix drinks
|mix thoroughly
|mix together
Synonyms
blend (Often suggests a smoother or more thorough combination, especially of flavors or colors.)
Antonyms
separate (Means to keep or put things apart instead of combining them.)
Themes
daily life
|cooking
|art
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To put two or more things together so they become one thing.
To put two or more substances or elements together so that they become one mass, substance, or group.
NOUN
A2
2
keverék
B1
The party had a nice mix of friends and colleagues.
A buli barátok és kollégák kellemes keveréke volt.
The city is known for its mix of modern and historic buildings.
A város a modern és történelmi épületek sajátos keverékéről ismert.
Her emotions were a mix of joy and sadness.
The festival attracts a diverse mix of people.
Our team is a mix of experienced and new players.
Learner examples
The class has a mix of boys and girls.
Az osztályban fiúk és lányok vegyesen vannak.
This soup is a mix of many vegetables.
Ez a leves sokféle zöldség keveréke.
The music is a mix of pop and rock.
My feelings are a mix of happy and sad.
Meaning
Combination of different things
Collocations
a good mix
|strange mix
|diverse mix
|mix of cultures
|mix of emotions
Synonyms
combination (A more general term for things joined together; can be used in more formal contexts.)
Antonyms
uniformity (Refers to being all the same without variation.)
Themes
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group made from different things or people together.
A group or combination of different things, people, or qualities.
VERB
B1
3
elvegyül
B2
barátkozik
A2
Usage pattern:
to mix with [people/group]
She enjoys mixing with people from different backgrounds.
Szeret különböző hátterű emberek között elvegyülni.
At the reception, guests mixed freely before dinner.
A fogadáson a vendégek vacsora előtt szabadon elvegyültek egymás között.
He doesn't mix well at parties.
They mixed with other students during the trip.
Learner examples
I like to mix with my classmates.
Szeretek az osztálytársaimmal barátkozni.
He does not mix well at big parties.
Nem igazán tud elvegyülni nagy bulikon.
She mixes easily with new people.
We mixed with other teams at the event.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse this sense with combining physical things. Here it means meeting and talking to people, not physically blending them.
Meaning
Socialize informally with others
Collocations
mix well
|mix easily with others
|mix socially
|mix freely
Synonyms
socialize (More formal or neutral term for spending time with people socially.)
Antonyms
isolate (To stay alone and avoid social contact.)
Themes
social life
|relationships
|daily_life
Definition
To talk and be friendly with people in a social place.
To spend time talking and interacting socially with people in an informal setting.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
végleges mix
C1
The engineer worked all night on the final mix.
A hangmérnök egész éjjel a végleges mixen dolgozott.
This is just a rough mix; the final version will sound better.
Ez még csak egy nyers mix; a végleges változat jobban fog szólni.
I prefer the original mix to the remix version.
Learner examples
The band finished the final mix yesterday.
A zenekar tegnap befejezte a végleges mixet.
This is a rough mix of the song.
Ez a dal egy nyers mixe.
I like the new mix better than the old one.
Meaning
Combined audio tracks in recording
Collocations
final mix
|rough mix
|studio mix
|remix
Synonyms
track (Can mean an individual song or audio file; not necessarily combined from multiple sources.)
Themes
music
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The finished sound of music made from many recorded parts together.
The final version of a song or recording produced by adjusting and combining separate audio tracks.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mix
IPA
GB/mˈɪks/
US/mˈɪks/
Syllables & stress
mix (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (mix)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: mix
- Plural: mix, mixes
Verb
- Base: mix
- 3rd Person Singular: mixes
- Present Participle: mixing
- Past: mixed
Word family
Expressions
a mixed bag
1/ə mˈɪkst bˈæɡ/
idiom
informal
Collection with good and bad parts
Something that has both good and bad parts.
Examples
- The reviews for the movie were a mixed bag.
- Our holiday was a mixed bag—great weather but terrible food.
a mixed bag
1/ə mˈɪkst bˈæɡ/
idiom
informal
a variety of good and bad
Something with both good and bad parts.
Examples
- The new update is a mixed bag: some features are great, but others are buggy.
- Their customer service has been a mixed bag lately.
- The reviews were a mixed bag, ranging from praise to complaints.
Learner examples
- The trip was a mixed bag.
- The results were a mixed bag.
in the mix
1/ˈɪn ðə mˈɪks/
fixed phrase
informal
Included as part of something
To be part of an activity, group, or situation.
Examples
- He's still in the mix for the starting position on the team.
- Several candidates are in the mix for the job.
mix and match
1/mˈɪks ˈænd mˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Combine items freely for preference/style
To choose different things and put them together as you like.
Examples
- You can mix and match these shirts and pants for different looks.
- The buffet allows you to mix and match dishes from around the world.
mix up
1/mˈɪks ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Confuse two or more things/people
To think one person or thing is another by mistake.
Examples
- I always mix up their names because they look alike.
- She mixed up the sugar and salt while baking.