combination
gb/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
A2
Inglés
~ 1800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
action
1
act or result of joining
When two or more things are put together to make one thing.
Patrón de uso:
a combination of [things]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'combination' with 'company' due to similar sound, but 'combination' means joining things, not a business organization.
Sinónimos
mixture (Implies a blend of elements, often physical substances.)
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blend (Suggests a smooth merging of different elements.)
Antónimos
separation (The act of keeping things apart rather than joining them.)
Colocaciones
winning combination
|unique combination
|perfect combination
|color combination
|flavor combination
Temas
daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
A2
entity
2
code for opening a lock
Numbers or letters you enter to open a lock.
Patrón de uso:
the combination to [lock/safe]
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'combination' with 'password'; passwords can contain words, but combinations are usually numbers or letters for locks.
Sinónimos
code (General term for numbers or letters used for access.)
Antónimos
key (A physical object used to open a lock instead of numbers or letters.)
Colocaciones
lock combination
|safe combination
|remember the combination
Temas
security
|daily life
|daily_life
|technology
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I know the combination for my bike lock.
- He told me the combination for the safe.
- Please write down the locker combination for me.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
3
set of clothes worn together
Clothes that are made to be worn together for one purpose.
Sinónimos
outfit (General term for clothes worn together; not necessarily specialized.)
Colocaciones
ski combination
|diving combination
Temas
fashion
|sports
|clothing
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- He bought a new skiing combination before the trip.
- The diving combination kept her warm underwater.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I have a swimming combination for summer.
- She wears her running combination every morning.
- He bought a new ski combination.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
combination
AFI
GB/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
com - bin - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: combination
- Plural: combination, combinations
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- I can’t remember my lock combination.
- Write down your lock combination somewhere safe.