blended
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1 mixed together (v.) B1 Intermediate Cookingmixed 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.
ExampleShe blended the fruit and yogurt to make a healthy morning smoothie.
ExampleThe chef blended the roasted peppers with garlic and olive oil until the mixture achieved a perfectly silky consistency.
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2 combined into a mixture (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatemade of different parts or types mixed together.
consisting of different elements, varieties, or grades combined to produce a specific quality or flavour.
ExampleThis blended tea has a much smoother taste than the strong black tea.
ExampleThe distillery released a premium blended whisky that combined spirits from several different regions to create a complex profile.
- pure
- single origin
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3 family structure (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatea 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.
ExampleThey have a happy blended family with five children from three different marriages.
ExampleNavigating the emotional dynamics of a blended family requires patience and clear communication from both parents and step-parents.
- reconstituted
- stepfamily
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4 education/learning (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Academica 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.
ExampleThe university offers a blended learning course so students can work from home.
ExampleThe institution adopted a blended learning model, allowing students to access lectures remotely while attending weekly seminars in person.