English Reference
adjective · noun

combined

adj. · n.
US /kəmˈbaɪnd/ UK /kəmbˈaɪnd/ com·bined

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    adj.made by joining two or more things together to make a whole.

    adj.formed by the union or addition of several distinct parts, elements, or sources.

    Simple

    The combined weight of the suitcases was more than the airline allowed.

    In context

    The combined efforts of the local community and the international relief agency ensured that the village had clean water within a week.

    Usage

    Usually placed before the noun it describes.

  2. 02 C1 Advanced Technical Sport

    n.a type of competition in skiing that mixes different skills, like jumping and racing.

    n.a sporting event, particularly in skiing, that integrates two or more distinct disciplines into a single competition.

    Simple

    He won a gold medal in the Nordic combined at the Winter Games.

    In context

    The athlete's performance in the combined was remarkable, as she excelled in both the technical downhill section and the endurance-based cross-country phase.

    Usage

    Often used in phrases like 'Nordic combined' or 'Alpine combined'.

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Usage combined effect · combined measles · combined surface

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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