blend
gb/blˈɛnd/ us/blˈɛnd/
B1
Engelska
~ 6400
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Verb
B1
action
1
mix things so they combine
to mix things so they come together as one smooth thing
Användningsmönster:
to blend [things] / to blend [A] and/with [B]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners often use only 'mix' and do not use 'blend'. 'Blend' is preferred when the result is smooth or the parts can no longer be clearly seen, such as in soups, smoothies, or colors. Another mistake is saying 'blend up' like 'mix up'; usually English speakers just say 'blend it' or 'blend it until smooth'.
Synonymer
mix (More general and common; does not always suggest a smooth or even result the way 'blend' often does.)
Antonymer
separate (Means to keep or move things apart instead of combining them.)
Ordkombinationer
blend the ingredients
|blend the colors
|blend the flavors
|blend until smooth
|carefully blended
|blend thoroughly
Teman
daily life
|food
|art
|science
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- Blend the ingredients in a large bowl until the batter is smooth.
- She blended different shades of blue to create the perfect sky color.
- Use a hand blender to blend the soup until it is completely smooth.
- The DJ blended the two tracks so well that the audience didn’t notice the change.
- Oil and water do not blend easily without an emulsifier.
Exempel för inlärare
- Blend the milk and fruit to make a smoothie.
- She blended the paint to get a soft green color.
- Blend the soup before you serve it.
- He blended the spices before cooking the meat.
- The artist blended red and yellow to make orange.
Verb
B2
action
2
combine elements so they fit well
to put different ideas, styles, or things together so they go well with each other
Användningsmönster:
to blend [abstract thing] and/with [abstract thing]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes say 'match' instead of 'blend' for ideas and styles (e.g. 'The film matches comedy and drama'). 'Match' is used more for things that look or go together one-to-one, while 'blend' suggests they are mixed into one unified thing.
Synonymer
combine (Broad and neutral; does not always suggest the smooth, harmonious mix that 'blend' implies.)
Antonymer
clash (Used when styles, colors, or ideas do not go well together and feel unpleasant or conflicting.)
Ordkombinationer
blend tradition and modernity
|blend work and family
|blend different styles
|blend theory with practice
|seamlessly blend
|blend genres
Teman
art
|culture
|business
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- The movie blends comedy and drama to tell a powerful story.
- Their house blends modern design with traditional materials.
- The course blends online learning with face-to-face workshops.
- This band blends jazz and hip-hop to create a unique sound.
- The restaurant blends local ingredients with international cooking techniques.
Exempel för inlärare
- The teacher blends games and study in her class.
- This program blends work and travel.
- His music blends rock and pop.
- The city blends old buildings with new ones.
- The book blends history with personal stories.
Verb
B2
action
3
be similar and not noticeable
to look or sound like the things around you so people do not see or notice you
Användningsmönster:
to blend in (with [something]); to blend into [something]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may say 'mix in the crowd' instead of 'blend in with the crowd'. For this meaning, use the full phrase 'blend in' or 'blend into', usually followed by 'with the crowd', 'with the background', etc.
Synonymer
merge (Suggests joining together; does not always include the idea of being unnoticed, which 'blend in' often implies.)
Antonymer
stand out (Means to be very easy to see or notice, the opposite of blending in.)
Ordkombinationer
blend in with the crowd
|blend into the background
|blend in perfectly
|colors that blend together
|blend in with surroundings
|blend into the landscape
Teman
daily life
|appearance
|nature
Exempel
- He chose neutral clothes so he could blend in with the crowd.
- The new building blends into the hillside instead of standing out.
- The deer’s brown coat helps it blend in with the forest.
- Soft background music blends in so you hardly notice it.
- The edges of the painting blend into the wall color, creating a calm effect.
Exempel för inlärare
- She is shy and likes to blend in at school.
- The house blends in with the trees.
- The soldiers’ clothes help them blend in with the sand.
- I do not want to blend in; I want to stand out.
- The colors blend into each other at the top of the picture.
Substantiv
B1
entity
4
mixture used as one product
a mix of different things, like types of coffee or tea, that is made and sold as one product
Användningsmönster:
a blend of [things]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes say 'brand' instead of 'blend' when talking about coffee or tea. 'Brand' is the company name; 'blend' is the mixture of types or flavors.
Synonymer
mixture (Very general; 'blend' often suggests a carefully chosen or commercial mix, especially for drinks or foods.)
Antonymer
pure (Describes something made of only one substance or type, not a mixture.)
Ordkombinationer
coffee blend
|herbal blend
|tea blend
|special blend
|unique blend
|custom blend
Teman
food
|business
|daily life
|food_drink
Exempel
- This coffee is a rich blend of beans from three countries.
- She bought a special herbal blend to help her sleep.
- The chef created a new spice blend for the restaurant’s signature dish.
- We offer a house blend and a dark roast blend.
- The perfume is a delicate blend of jasmine and citrus.
Exempel för inlärare
- I like this coffee blend because it is strong.
- He made a blend of different teas.
- The shop sells a special spice blend.
- This tea is a blend of fruit and flowers.
- She uses a blend of oils on her skin.
Substantiv
B2
entity
5
combination of qualities or styles
a mix of different qualities or styles in one thing
Användningsmönster:
a blend of [qualities/styles]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes use 'combination' or 'mixture' in every case. These are correct, but 'blend' often sounds better when the different parts feel smooth and natural together. Also, avoid saying 'blend between A and B'; say 'a blend of A and B'.
Synonymer
mix (Very general; 'blend' often suggests the parts work especially well together.)
Antonymer
separation (Suggests that different qualities or groups do not come together but stay apart.)
Ordkombinationer
perfect blend of
|interesting blend of
|subtle blend of
|unusual blend of
|blend of cultures
|blend of humor and drama
Teman
art
|culture
|business
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- The festival is a lively blend of music, food, and art.
- Her style is a unique blend of elegance and comfort.
- The training offers a practical blend of theory and hands-on experience.
- The city has a rich blend of cultures and languages.
- This app is a clever blend of a game and a learning tool.
Exempel för inlärare
- The movie is a blend of action and love.
- The town is a blend of old and new.
- His job is a blend of office work and travel.
- The course is a blend of reading and speaking.
- Their music is a blend of many styles.
Substantiv
technical
C1
entity
6
word made from two words
a word that is made from parts of two other words, like "brunch" from "breakfast" and "lunch"
Användningsmönster:
a blend of [word] and [word]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'blend' (this linguistic term) with 'compound'. A compound uses whole words put together (like 'toothbrush'), while a blend uses only parts of the words (like 'brunch').
Synonymer
portmanteau (More formal and less common; often used in linguistic or literary contexts.)
Antonymer
simple word (A basic word not formed by joining parts of other words.)
Ordkombinationer
word blend
|linguistic blend
|create a blend
|common blend
|a blend of 'X' and 'Y'
Teman
language
|education
|communication
Exempel
- The word "smog" is a blend of "smoke" and "fog".
- Modern English has many blends, such as "infotainment".
- Teachers sometimes use blends like "edutainment" to make lessons fun.
Exempel för inlärare
- The word "brunch" is a blend of two words.
- "Smog" is a blend of "smoke" and "fog".
- We learned about blends in our English class.
Substantiv
technical
C1
entity
7
group of consonants said together
in reading and phonics, two or more consonant letters together where you can still hear each sound, like "st" in "stop"
Användningsmönster:
a consonant blend
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes mix up 'blend' and 'digraph'. In a consonant blend you can still hear each sound ("s" + "t"), but in a digraph two letters make one new sound (like "sh").
Synonymer
consonant cluster (More general linguistics term; 'blend' is especially used in early reading and phonics teaching.)
Antonymer
single consonant (Refers to just one consonant sound instead of several joined together.)
Ordkombinationer
consonant blend
|initial blend
|final blend
|practice blends
|teach blends
Teman
education
|language
|communication
Exempel
- In the word "blend", "bl" is a consonant blend.
- Children often find it hard to read words with consonant blends at the beginning.
- The teacher wrote several blends on the board for the class to practice.
Exempel för inlärare
- "st" in "stop" is a consonant blend.
- We learned new blends in our phonics class.
- The blend "pl" is in the word "play".
Grammatik
Grundform
blend
IPA
GB/blˈɛnd/
US/blˈɛnd/
Stavelser och betoning
blend (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (blend)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: blend
- Plural: blends
Verb
- Base: blend
- 3rd Person Singular: blends
- Present Participle: blending
- Past: blended, blent
- Past Participle: blent
Ordfamilj
Forms
blends
noun
blending
verb
blended
verb
blent
verb
Core family
blender
noun A2
Related words
blendable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unblended
adjective
Viktiga punkter
- Irregular past participle: blent Verb
Uttryck
a blend of
1/ə blˈɛnd əv/
fixed phrase
a mixture of named parts
used before naming the parts that are mixed together in something
Exempel
- The meal was a blend of local and international dishes.
- Her speech was a blend of facts, stories, and jokes.
blend in
1/blˈɛnd ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
not be noticed by being similar
to look or act like the people or things around you so that people do not notice you much
Exempel
- As a new student, she tried to blend in by wearing the same style of clothes as her classmates.
- The small gray bird blended in with the rocks on the beach.
blend into
1/blˈɛnd ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
gradually merge with surroundings
to change so that you become part of something and it is hard to see where one thing ends and the other begins
Exempel
- The dark sky blended into the sea at the horizon.
- The new extension blends into the old part of the house very well.
blend together
1/blˈɛnd təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
mix things into one whole
to mix different things so that they join and become one whole thing
Exempel
- The flavors in this dish blend together beautifully.
- Over time, the memories of that summer all blended together.
perfect blend of
1/pˈɚfɛkt blˈɛnd əv/
fixed phrase
especially good combination of things
used to say that different parts are mixed in a way that is especially good
Exempel
- The tour was the perfect blend of learning and fun.
- This job offers a perfect blend of freedom and security.