WordHive Learning Dictionary

Mix

verb, noun

Mix means to combine things together.

3 letters 1 syllable

What does Mix mean?

Mix means to combine things together.

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Dictionary definition

to combine things together, or a combination of different things.

Example sentences

Mix in a sentence

easy

Mix the flour and water in a bowl.

medium

The song had a mix of fast and slow sounds.

hard

In science, students observed what happens when they mix different materials.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Mix

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does mix mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to mix?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym or useful contrast for mix?

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Mix

Voice settings
Sounds like

MIKS

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Mix

combineto put things together
blendto mix smoothly
stirto move things together with a tool
Antonyms

Opposite words

separateto keep apart
divideto split into parts
Synonym practice

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

Word family

Mix word family

Base word

mix

verb

mixes

Combines now.

verb

mixed

Combined in the past.

verb

mixing

Combining now.

noun

mixture

Things combined together.

Related words
Student support

Understand Mix

Hint for students

Mix means to put things together so they combine.

Common mix-up

Mix is not the same as stir. Stirring is one way to mix, but you can also mix by shaking, blending, or combining.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows mix without using the word mix. Example: Sam put blue and yellow paint together and stirred until it turned green. Clue words: put together, stirred, turned green Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show two or more things being combined?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Mix the eggs and flour until the batter is smooth." Why does mix fit better than separate?