Inglese

combination

gb/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
A2 Inglese
~ 1800
Accezioni
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Sostantivo A2 action
1

act or result of joining

When two or more things are put together to make one thing.

Schema d'uso: a combination of [things]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'combination' with 'company' due to similar sound, but 'combination' means joining things, not a business organization.
Sinonimi
mixture (Implies a blend of elements, often physical substances.) | blend (Suggests a smooth merging of different elements.)
Contrari
separation (The act of keeping things apart rather than joining them.)
Collocazioni
winning combination |unique combination |perfect combination |color combination |flavor combination
Temi
daily life |business |science |core_vocabulary
Esempi
  • 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.
Esempi per chi studia
  • 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.
Sostantivo A2 entity
2

code for opening a lock

Numbers or letters you enter to open a lock.

Schema d'uso: the combination to [lock/safe]
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse 'combination' with 'password'; passwords can contain words, but combinations are usually numbers or letters for locks.
Sinonimi
code (General term for numbers or letters used for access.)
Contrari
key (A physical object used to open a lock instead of numbers or letters.)
Collocazioni
lock combination |safe combination |remember the combination
Temi
security |daily life |daily_life |technology
Esempi
  • 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.
Esempi per chi studia
  • I know the combination for my bike lock.
  • He told me the combination for the safe.
  • Please write down the locker combination for me.
Sostantivo B1 entity
3

set of clothes worn together

Clothes that are made to be worn together for one purpose.

Sinonimi
outfit (General term for clothes worn together; not necessarily specialized.)
Collocazioni
ski combination |diving combination
Temi
fashion |sports |clothing |daily_life
Esempi
  • He bought a new skiing combination before the trip.
  • The diving combination kept her warm underwater.
Esempi per chi studia
  • I have a swimming combination for summer.
  • She wears her running combination every morning.
  • He bought a new ski combination.
Grammatica
Forma base
combination
IPA
GB/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
com - bin - a - tion (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Forme flesse
Noun
  • Base: combination
  • Plural: combination, combinations
Famiglia di parole
Forms
combinations noun
Core family
combine verb A2 combined adjective
Related words
combo noun B1 recombine verb
Advanced or less common
recombination noun
Espressioni

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.

Esempi
  • 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.

Esempi
  • 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.

Esempi
  • I can’t remember my lock combination.
  • Write down your lock combination somewhere safe.

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