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mix

 

[ mɪks ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

cocktail making

A mixture of different substances or other things, especially one that has been prepared for a particular purpose.

Synonyms

blend, combination, mixture

Examples of usage

  • He carefully measured out the mix of ingredients for his cocktail.
  • She stirred the mix gently to combine all the flavors.
  • The bartender's special mix was a hit among the customers.
Context #2 | Verb

baking

To combine (substances, elements, or different things) to create a single entity.

Synonyms

blend, combine, stir

Examples of usage

  • She mixed the flour and sugar before adding the eggs.
  • The chef mixed the batter until it was smooth and lump-free.

Translations

Translations of the word "mix" in other languages:

🇵🇹 misturar

🇮🇳 मिलाना

🇩🇪 mischen

🇮🇩 mencampur

🇺🇦 змішувати

🇵🇱 mieszać

🇯🇵 混ぜる (まぜる)

🇫🇷 mélanger

🇪🇸 mezclar

🇹🇷 karıştırmak

🇰🇷 섞다

🇸🇦 خلط

🇨🇿 míchat

🇸🇰 miešať

🇨🇳 混合 (hùnhé)

🇸🇮 mešati

🇮🇸 blanda

🇰🇿 араластыру

🇬🇪 შერევა

🇦🇿 qarışdırmaq

🇲🇽 mezclar

Word origin

The word 'mix' originated from the Latin word 'mixtus', past participle of 'miscere' meaning 'to mix'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, from alchemy to cooking. Mixing substances or elements together has been a fundamental practice in human civilization for centuries, leading to the development of recipes, cocktails, and various other creations.

See also: mixable, mixed, mixer, mixing, mixtape, mixture, remix, unmixed.