combine
combine
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "combine"
IPA: /kəmˈbaɪn/
Syllable Breakdown:
com: /kəm/
/k/ - voiceless velar stop
/ə/ - schwa
/m/ - bilabial nasal
bine: /baɪn/
/b/ - voiced bilabial stop
/aɪ/ - diphthong, starting with /a/ (open front unrounded vowel) and ending with /ɪ/ (near-close front unrounded vowel)
/n/ - alveolar nasal
Word Form Variations
Verb:
Present tense: combine
Past tense: combined
Past participle: combined
Present participle: combining
Noun:
Singular: combine
Plural: combines
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A machine or device used to join or unite things, especially agricultural products.
Synonyms: harvester, thresher, reaper
Antonyms: separator, disjoiner
Verb
Definition: To join or unite two or more things into a single whole.
Synonyms: merge, mix, blend, fuse
Antonyms: separate, divide, split
Adjective
Definition: Formed or produced by combining different elements or parts.
Synonyms: composite, compound, blended
Antonyms: simple, single, pure
Adverb
Definition: In a combined manner; together.
Synonyms: jointly, together, unitedly
Antonyms: separately, individually
Examples of Use
Books
"The farmer used a combine to harvest the wheat field." (Anonymous, Farm Life)
"The chef's secret to a delicious stew was to combine bold flavors like cumin and chili pepper." (Sarah Smith, The Flavorful Kitchen)
Newspapers
"The company plans to combine its two divisions to create a more efficient operation." (The New York Times)
"The protesters combined forces to march on the city hall." (The Guardian)
Online Publications
"How to combine different styles in your home decor." (Apartment Therapy)
"The new software combines productivity tools and entertainment features." (TechCrunch)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"In the movie The Matrix, humans and machines combine to create a new reality."
"The band's latest album combines elements of rock, pop, and electronic music." (Rolling Stone)
"The video game Super Smash Bros. allows players to combine different characters in a battle royale."
General Public Discourse
"We need to combine our efforts to address climate change." (Environmental activist)
"The government should combine education and job training programs." (Policy analyst)
"I'm going to combine my vacation with a business trip." (Traveler)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Combine
"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision."
— Dalai Lama"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."
— Phil Jackson"In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary."
— Aaron Rose"Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with the purpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation."
— Woodrow Wilson"Art must combine the ideal with the real; to blend and separate them harmoniously."
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe"We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond."
— Gwendolyn Brooks"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
— Henry David Thoreau"Those who can combine integrity with optimism are the strongest leaders."
— John C. Maxwell"True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself."
— Henry Miller"What nature delivers to us is never stale. Because what nature creates has eternity in it."
— Isaac Bashevis Singer
Etymology
The word "combine" comes from the Latin word "combinare," which means "to join together." This Latin word is made up of two parts: "com," meaning "together," and "binare," meaning "to pair."
The first known use of "combine" in English was in the late 14th century. At that time, it meant "to join or unite two or more things." Over time, the word has expanded in meaning to include the idea of combining things mechanically or technologically. For example, a "combine harvester" is a machine that combines the processes of harvesting and threshing grain.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Combine
Common Phrases:
Combine forces: To work together towards a common goal.
Combine business with pleasure: To engage in both work and leisure activities at the same time.
Combine the best of both worlds: To enjoy the advantages of two different situations or things.
Lesser-Known Phrases:
Combine all one's forces: To use all available resources or energy.
Combine arms: To join forces in a military alliance.
Combine talents: To work together to achieve a common goal using different skills.
Idiomatic Expressions with Synonyms:
Join forces: To work together towards a common goal.
Merge: To combine or unite two or more things.
Blend: To mix together different things to form a single substance.
Fuse: To join or unite together, especially by melting.
Note: While "combine" itself is not a common word in many idiomatic expressions, the concepts it represents are frequently used in various phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions. The phrases and idioms listed above provide examples of how the idea of combining or uniting can be expressed in different ways.
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Definition of combine from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
