Word
blended
Phoneticsblend·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɫɛndɪd/
UK/blˈɛndɪd/
Definitions
01mixed together
B1 · Intermediate Cooking
v. mixed different things together so they become one smooth substance.
v. the past tense or past participle of 'blend', referring to the act of combining different substances or elements into a homogeneous whole.
“She blended the fruit and yogurt to make a healthy morning smoothie.”
“The chef blended the roasted peppers with garlic and olive oil until the mixture achieved a perfectly silky consistency.”
02combined into a mixture
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. made of different parts or types mixed together.
adj. consisting of different elements, varieties, or grades combined to produce a specific quality or flavour.
“This blended tea has a much smoother taste than the strong black tea.”
“The distillery released a premium blended whisky that combined spirits from several different regions to create a complex profile.”
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03family structure
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. a family where parents have children from their current and previous marriages.
adj. denoting a family unit consisting of a couple and their children from this and all previous relationships.
“They have a happy blended family with five children from three different marriages.”
“Navigating the emotional dynamics of a blended family requires patience and clear communication from both parents and step-parents.”
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04education/learning
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. a way of learning that uses both in-person classes and online work.
adj. referring to a style of education in which students learn via electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching.
“The university offers a blended learning course so students can work from home.”
“The institution adopted a blended learning model, allowing students to access lectures remotely while attending weekly seminars in person.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Sprinkled on top of yoghurt, blended into smoothies or baked into crumbles, berries are among Americans’ favorite fruits.” “Blended finance is a way to bring together different types of funding, or capital, to help communities get projects off the ground.” Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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