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Combine the red and yellow paint to make orange.
What does Combine mean?
To put things together.
Dictionary definition
To join two or more things together to make one whole.
Example sentences
Combine in a sentence
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We combined our notes to make one study guide.
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A strong report can combine facts, examples, and clear explanations.
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Practice 1
What does combine mean?
Combine means to join two or more things together to make one whole.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to combine?
Join is close in meaning to combine in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to combine?
Separate gives a useful opposite or contrast to combine.
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Combine
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kuhm · byn · strongest beat: byn
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WordCombine.
Partverb.
MeaningCombine means To put things together.
ExampleExample: Combine the red and yellow paint to make orange.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kuhm · byn
- Strongest beat
- byn
- Ending
- byn
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on byn.
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Word family
Combine word family
Base word
combine
verb
combined
Joined together in the past.
verb
combining
Joining together now.
noun
combination
A group made by joining parts.
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Hint for students
To put things together.
Common mix-up
Combine is not the same as separate. Combine means to put things together.
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Read this model sentence: We combined our notes to make one study guide. Clue words: combined, notes, make. Underline clue words that show why combine fits instead of separate. Now write one new sentence that shows combine without using the word combine. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show combine?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We combined our notes to make one study guide." Why does combine fit better than separate?
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