Food / A2

MIKS/mɪks/

To mix is to combine things: mix the ingredients, mix with people, oil and water do not mix. Mixture is the noun: a mixture of flour and water. Mix up means confuse two things: I mixed up the dates. Blend is smoother, often for food or music. Do not say “mix it with together” — mix them (together).

Meaning

To combine two or more things together.

Examples

• “Mix the flour and eggs in a bowl.”
• “Mix the salad just before you serve it.”
• “She mixes well with the new team.”

Good to know

mix A with B / mix A and B. Noun: mixture. mix up = confuse.

Near in meaning

blend

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