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Mingle: Definition, Usage & Common Phrases (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：mix together (mingle)

mingle 🔊

/ˈmɪŋɡl/

To mix things together so they become one, like stirring milk into coffee.

Mingle definition illustrated by mixing blue and yellow liquids in a bowl.

mix together 🔊

➕

/ˈmɪks təˈɡeðər/

To combine two or more substances or elements so that they lose their individual identities and form a uniform mixture.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Middle English 'mengen' (to mix), from Proto-Germanic *mangijaną, related to Latin 'miscēre' (to mix).

💡 Mnemonic

Mingle sounds like 'single' — don't stay single, go and mingle!

📖 Example

In the kitchen, the delicious smell of baking bread mingled with the aroma of coffee. 🔊 In the kitchen, the delicious aroma of baking bread combined with the smell of coffee.

🔗 Collocations

mingle with – to become mixed or combined with something else

mingle together – to mix or blend various things into one

mingle seamlessly – to mix together so perfectly that the parts are indistinguishable

🔄 Synonyms

blend (v.) – To mix substances thoroughly so they combine inseparably.

combine (v.) – To join or merge to form a single unit or substance.

merge (v.) – To cause two or more things to combine or be absorbed into one.

🚫 Antonyms

separate (v.) – To cause to move or be apart; to disunite.

isolate (v.) – To place or set apart from others.

divide (v.) – To separate or be separated into parts.

🌱 Derivatives

intermingle (v.) – To mix or mingle together.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'mingle' originates from Middle English and is related to 'among'. It evokes the image of moving within a group. In modern English culture, 'mingling' is a key activity at networking events, parties, and conferences, where professionals and guests are expected to mix socially.

Meaning 2：socialize (with others) (mingle)

mingle 🔊

/ˈmɪŋɡl/

To move around and chat with different people at a social event, like at a party.

People mingle and socialize at a casual party gathering scene.

socialize (with others) 🔊

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/ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/

To move among and engage in conversation with various people at a social gathering, rather than staying with one group or alone.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

At the family barbecue, my shy cousin decided to mingle with the other guests instead of staying in the corner. 🔊 At the family barbecue, my shy cousin decided to mix socially with the other guests instead of staying in the corner.

🔗 Collocations

mingle at a party – to socialize informally with various people at a festive gathering

mingle with the crowd – to move freely and interact with a large group of people

mingle freely – to socialize in an open, relaxed, and unrestricted manner

🔄 Synonyms

socialize (v.) – To participate in social activities; to mix socially with others.

circulate (v.) – To move around a room or group, talking to many different people.

interact (v.) – To communicate or be involved directly with other people.

🚫 Antonyms

withdraw (v.) – To remove oneself from participation or social contact.

seclude (v.) – To keep (someone) away from other people.

avoid (v.) – To keep away from or stop oneself from doing (social interaction).

🌱 Derivatives

mingling (n.) – The action of mixing socially with others.