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Combination Meaning, Examples and Common Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：act of combining (combination)

combination 🔊

/ˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of putting different things together, or the result of doing this.

Combination of grilled chicken, broccoli, rice, and avocado on a plate

act of combining 🔊

➕

/ækt əv kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/

Refers to the process or outcome of joining two or more things together.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'combinare' ('com-' together + 'bini' two by two).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'combo' (short for combination) – a combo meal combines items into one package.

📖 Example

For optimal health, a combination of regular exercise and a balanced diet is key. 🔊 For optimal health, a combination of regular exercise and a balanced diet is key.

🔗 Collocations

in combination with – together with something else

a combination of – a mixture of different things

combination therapy – treatment using multiple methods

🔄 Synonyms

mixture (n.) – a substance made by mixing other substances together

blend (n.) – a mixture of different things or qualities

union (n.) – the act of joining two or more things together

🚫 Antonyms

separation (n.) – the act of separating or being separated

division (n.) – the act of dividing or separating into parts

disassembly (n.) – the process of taking something apart

🌱 Derivatives

combine (v.) – to join together

combinatorial (adj.) – relating to combinations

combinative (adj.) – tending to combine

📖 Cultural Story

Entered English in the 14th century from Latin. In the 19th century, 'combination locks' became popular for securing safes and lockers.

Meaning 2：lock code (combination)

combination 🔊

/ˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃən/

A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a lock.

Hand turning dial of a combination lock on a school locker

lock code 🔊

➕

/lɒk koʊd/

A specific set of numbers, letters, or symbols that must be entered to unlock a mechanism.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

I can't open my school locker because I forgot the combination. 🔊 I can't open my school locker because I forgot the combination.

🔗 Collocations

combination lock – a lock that opens using a combination

forgot the combination – could not remember the sequence

enter the combination – input the code

🔄 Synonyms

code (n.) – a system of words, letters, or numbers used to represent something

password (n.) – a secret word or phrase used for authentication

PIN (n.) – a personal identification number