combination
gb/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
A2
Engels
~ 1800
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
action
1
act or result of joining
When two or more things are put together to make one thing.
Gebruikspatroon:
a combination of [things]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'combination' with 'company' due to similar sound, but 'combination' means joining things, not a business organization.
Synoniemen
mixture (Implies a blend of elements, often physical substances.)
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blend (Suggests a smooth merging of different elements.)
Antoniemen
separation (The act of keeping things apart rather than joining them.)
Woordcombinaties
winning combination
|unique combination
|perfect combination
|color combination
|flavor combination
Thema's
daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
entity
2
code for opening a lock
Numbers or letters you enter to open a lock.
Gebruikspatroon:
the combination to [lock/safe]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners confuse 'combination' with 'password'; passwords can contain words, but combinations are usually numbers or letters for locks.
Synoniemen
code (General term for numbers or letters used for access.)
Antoniemen
key (A physical object used to open a lock instead of numbers or letters.)
Woordcombinaties
lock combination
|safe combination
|remember the combination
Thema's
security
|daily life
|daily_life
|technology
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I know the combination for my bike lock.
- He told me the combination for the safe.
- Please write down the locker combination for me.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
3
set of clothes worn together
Clothes that are made to be worn together for one purpose.
Synoniemen
outfit (General term for clothes worn together; not necessarily specialized.)
Woordcombinaties
ski combination
|diving combination
Thema's
fashion
|sports
|clothing
|daily_life
Voorbeelden
- He bought a new skiing combination before the trip.
- The diving combination kept her warm underwater.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I have a swimming combination for summer.
- She wears her running combination every morning.
- He bought a new ski combination.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
combination
IPA
GB/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
com - bin - a - tion (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: combination
- Plural: combination, combinations
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- I can’t remember my lock combination.
- Write down your lock combination somewhere safe.