mixture
gb/mˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/ us/mˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/
A2
English
~ 2500
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Combination of substances
Something made when you put different things together but they do not join chemically.
Usage pattern:
a mixture of [things]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mixture' with 'solution.' A solution is a specific type of mixture where one substance dissolves in another.
Synonyms
blend (Often used for smooth or harmonious combinations, especially in cooking or design.)
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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.)
Collocations
mixture of ingredients
|chemical mixture
|paint mixture
|herbal mixture
Themes
science
|daily life
|cooking
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The recipe calls for a mixture of flour, sugar, and eggs.
- The scientist analyzed the chemical mixture in the lab.
- 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.
- Please stir the mixture until it is smooth.
- We used a mixture of water and soap to clean the floor.
- This drink is a mixture of milk and fruit.
Noun
B1
entity
2
Combination of qualities or kinds
Different types or kinds put together in one group or thing.
Usage pattern:
a mixture of [qualities/types]
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'mix' instead of 'mixture' when referring to abstract qualities.
Synonyms
variety (Highlights diversity within a group.)
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assortment (Suggests a collection of different items, often casually grouped.)
Antonyms
uniformity (Refers to all parts being the same without variation.)
Collocations
mixture of emotions
|mixture of styles
|mixture of cultures
Themes
daily life
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Her voice was a mixture of excitement and fear.
- The city is known for its rich mixture of cultures.
- 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.
- The meal was a mixture of sweet and salty food.
- Our class has a mixture of boys and girls.
- The show is a mixture of music and dance.
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.
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.