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mix

MIKS/ˈmɪks/

Verbmixes, mixing, mixed

Noun pluralmixes

10 meanings of mix

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  1. 1
    stir togetherverbtransitive
    To put different things together, often by stirring, so they become one thing.

    Like stirring milk into tea until you can't see it anymore.

    Mix the flour and sugar in a large bowl.

    She mixed the paint with a little water.

    UsageSay mix one thing with another, or mix them together.

    Similarcombine

  2. 2
    a varietynouncountable
    Different things, people or substances put together.

    Like a bag of candy with many different flavors inside.

    The team is a mix of young and experienced players.

    Her playlist is a strange mix of jazz and country.

    UsageSay a mix of different things: a mix of jazz and country.

    Similarcombination, mixture, blend, assortment, variety

  3. 3
    verbtransitive
    To bring together different things or activities that are usually kept separate.

    Like shuffling two decks of cards into one pile.

    Don't mix your work papers with your personal letters.

    She mixed the new students with the old ones in each class.

    UsageSay mix one thing with another. People say don't mix business with pleasure.

    Similarcombine, merge

    Oppositeseparate, segregate

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  4. 4
    packet powdernouncountable or uncountable
    A packaged mixture, usually a powder, that you add other ingredients to when making a particular food.

    Like a shortcut in a box: most of the work is done, and you just add a few things.

    Add two eggs to the cake mix and stir well.

    This pancake mix only needs water.

  5. 5
    recording versionnouncountable
    One version of a song, made by putting its recorded parts together.

    The final mix sounded great on the big speakers.

    They posted an early mix of the song online.

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  6. 6
    balance tracksverbtransitive
    To put the separate recorded sounds of a song together and balance them to make the final version.

    The producer will mix the vocals and drums tonight.

    She mixed all eight tracks into a single song.

    UsagePeople also say mix down a song's tracks.

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  7. 7
    nouncountable
    A set of songs that a DJ joins together without stopping, played live or recorded.

    She listens to a DJ mix on the bus every morning.

    The DJ posted two new mixes online this week.

    Similarset

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  1. 8
    go togetherverbintransitive
    Of two things or activities: to go well together without causing problems.

    Loud music and homework just don't mix.

    My job and my family life don't always mix very well.

    UsagePeople say two things don't mix: music and homework don't mix.

    Oppositeclash, conflict

  2. 9
    socializeverbtransitive or intransitive
    To spend time with other people in a friendly way.

    She finds it hard to mix at large parties.

    The new kids mixed well with everyone else.

    UsageSay someone mixes with others, or mixes well.

    Similarsocialize, mingle, associate, fraternize, hobnob

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  3. 10
    drug fillernounslangUSuncountable
    A substance mixed into an illegal drug that makes it less pure.

    The dealer cut the powder with cheap mix.

    There was more mix than actual drug in the bag.

    Similarcut

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Origins

Meanings 1, 3, 6, 8–9

From an old English word meaning "to mix," related to Latin misceō and Greek mígnumi, all meaning "to mix."

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Meanings 2, 4–5, 7, 10

This noun comes partly from the verb "mix" and partly from Anglo-Norman mixte, from Latin mixtus, meaning "mixed."

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