Meaning of the word combination in English

What does combination mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

combination

US /ˌkɑːm.bəˈneɪ.ʃən/

UK /ˌkɒm.bɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

a joining or mixing of two or more things to form a single unit or idea

Example:

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The dish was a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors.

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Success is often a combination of hard work and luck.

Synonym:

blend mix fusion amalgam synthesis

a sequence of numbers or letters used to open a lock or safe

Example:

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I forgot the combination to the safe.

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He tried several combinations before the lock finally opened.

Synonym:

code password key sequence

Related Word:

combine in combination with