combined
- 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.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
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.”
UsageOften used in phrases like 'Nordic combined' or 'Alpine combined'.
Synonymsdecathlonmultisport
Usage combined effect · combined measles · combined surface