WordHive Learning Dictionary

Blend

verb, noun

Blend means to mix things together.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Blend mean?

Blend means to mix things together.

Dictionary definition

To mix things together smoothly; a blend can also be a mixture.

Example sentences

Blend in a sentence

easy

Blend the fruit with yogurt to make a smoothie.

medium

The paint colors blend together into a soft purple.

hard

The song used a blend of fast drums and gentle piano notes.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Blend

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does blend mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to blend?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym of blend?

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Blend

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Sounds like

BLEND

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Blend

mixUse when combining things together.
combineUse when joining two or more things.
Antonyms

Opposite words

separateUse when things are kept apart.
divideUse when something is split into parts.
Synonym practice

Want to practice blend synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Please blend the colors gently," then compare close word choices. Practice blend synonyms.

Word family

Blend word family

Base word

blend

verb

blends

Mixes things together.

adjective

blended

Mixed together smoothly.

verb

blending

Mixing things together.

Related words
Student support

Understand Blend

Hint for students

Blend means to mix things together.

Common mix-up

Do not use blend as a guess from sound alone. Check the sentence to make sure the meaning fits.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The paint colors blend together into a soft purple. Clue words: together, paint, colors. Underline clue words that show why blend fits instead of separate. Now write one new sentence that shows blend without using the word blend. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show blend?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The paint colors blend together into a soft purple." Why does blend fit better than separate?