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blended

v. · adj.
US //ˈbɫɛndɪd// UK //blˈɛndɪd// blend·ed
  1. 1 mixed together (v.)
    B1 Intermediate Cooking

    mixed different things together so they become one smooth substance.

    the past tense or past participle of 'blend', referring to the act of combining different substances or elements into a homogeneous whole.

    Example

    She blended the fruit and yogurt to make a healthy morning smoothie.

    Example

    The chef blended the roasted peppers with garlic and olive oil until the mixture achieved a perfectly silky consistency.

  2. 2 combined into a mixture (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    made of different parts or types mixed together.

    consisting of different elements, varieties, or grades combined to produce a specific quality or flavour.

    Example

    This blended tea has a much smoother taste than the strong black tea.

    Example

    The distillery released a premium blended whisky that combined spirits from several different regions to create a complex profile.

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  1. 3 family structure (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a family where parents have children from their current and previous marriages.

    denoting a family unit consisting of a couple and their children from this and all previous relationships.

    Example

    They have a happy blended family with five children from three different marriages.

    Example

    Navigating the emotional dynamics of a blended family requires patience and clear communication from both parents and step-parents.

  2. 4 education/learning (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    a way of learning that uses both in-person classes and online work.

    referring to a style of education in which students learn via electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching.

    Example

    The university offers a blended learning course so students can work from home.

    Example

    The institution adopted a blended learning model, allowing students to access lectures remotely while attending weekly seminars in person.

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