mixture
gb/mˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/ us/mˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/
A2
English
~ 2500
keverék, elegy
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a mixture of [things]
The recipe calls for a mixture of flour, sugar, and eggs.
A recepthez liszt, cukor és tojás keverékére van szükség.
The scientist analyzed the chemical mixture in the lab.
A tudós a laboratóriumban elemezte a kémiai keveréket.
She poured the mixture into the baking pan.
The paint mixture created a unique shade of blue.
This herbal mixture is used to treat colds.
Learner examples
I made a mixture of rice and vegetables.
Rizsből és zöldségekből készítettem egy keveréket.
Please stir the mixture until it is smooth.
Kérlek, keverd simára a keveréket.
We used a mixture of water and soap to clean the floor.
This drink is a mixture of milk and fruit.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mixture' with 'solution.' A solution is a specific type of mixture where one substance dissolves in another.
Meaning
Combination of substances
Collocations
mixture of ingredients
|chemical mixture
|paint mixture
|herbal mixture
Synonyms
blend (Often used for smooth or harmonious combinations, especially in cooking or design.)
|
combination (More general term for things joined together; not limited to physical substances.)
Antonyms
pure substance (Refers to a material made of only one type of element or compound.)
Themes
science
|daily life
|cooking
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something made when you put different things together but they do not join chemically.
A substance made by combining two or more different substances, without a chemical reaction occurring.
NOUN
B1
2
keverék
B1
Usage pattern:
a mixture of [qualities/types]
Her voice was a mixture of excitement and fear.
A hangjában izgalom és félelem keveréke érződött.
The city is known for its rich mixture of cultures.
A város a kultúrák gazdag keverékéről ismert.
His work shows a mixture of modern and traditional influences.
The party had a strange mixture of guests from different backgrounds.
Learner examples
I felt a mixture of happy and sad.
Boldogság és szomorúság keverékét éreztem.
The meal was a mixture of sweet and salty food.
Az étel édes és sós ízek keveréke volt.
Our class has a mixture of boys and girls.
The show is a mixture of music and dance.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'mix' instead of 'mixture' when referring to abstract qualities.
Meaning
Combination of qualities or kinds
Collocations
mixture of emotions
|mixture of styles
|mixture of cultures
Synonyms
variety (Highlights diversity within a group.)
|
assortment (Suggests a collection of different items, often casually grouped.)
Antonyms
uniformity (Refers to all parts being the same without variation.)
Themes
daily life
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Different types or kinds put together in one group or thing.
A combination of different types of people, things, styles, or qualities.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mixture
IPA
GB/mˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/
US/mˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/
Syllables & stress
mix - ture (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mix)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: mixture
- Plural: mixture, mixtures
Word family
Expressions
a mixture of A and B
1/ə mˈɪkst͡ʃɚ əv ə ˈænd bˈi/
fixed phrase
Combination containing A and B
Used to say that something has two different parts or qualities at the same time.
Examples
- The dish is a mixture of sweet and spicy flavors.
- Her reaction was a mixture of surprise and joy.
mixed feelings
1/mˈɪkst fˈilɪŋz/
fixed phrase
Having positive and negative emotions
Feeling happy and unhappy about something at the same time.
Examples
- I had mixed feelings about moving to a new city.
- She felt mixed feelings when she saw her old friend again.
mixed feelings
1/mˈɪkst fˈilɪŋz/
fixed phrase
conflicting emotions about something
To feel both good and bad about something.
Examples
- I have mixed feelings about changing jobs.
- She had mixed feelings when her son moved away.
- They left the meeting with mixed feelings about the proposal.
Learner examples
- I have mixed feelings about it.
- He has mixed feelings about moving.
mixed feelings
1/mˈɪkst fˈilɪŋz/
fixed phrase
Both positive and negative feelings
To feel partly good and partly bad about something.
Examples
- I have mixed feelings about moving to another city.
- The announcement was met with mixed feelings by employees.
- She had mixed feelings about seeing her old school again.
Learner examples
- I have mixed feelings about the new school.
- He has mixed feelings about the job.