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Word

combo

Phoneticscom·bo

US/ˈkɑmˌboʊ/

UK/kˈɒmbəʊ/

Definitions

01a combination of things

B1

n. a set of things that are used or happen together.

n. a combination of different things, often referring to a set of food items or a specific arrangement of clothes.

“The burger and fries combo is much cheaper than buying them separately.”

“The designer's latest collection features a striking combo of traditional silk fabrics and modern industrial hardware.”

Informal

02gaming moves

B2 · Computing

n. a series of successful moves or attacks in a video game.

n. a sequence of actions performed in rapid succession, typically in fighting or rhythm games, to achieve a higher score or damage.

“He won the match by landing a ten-hit combo at the very last second.”

“Mastering the character's air-dash combo is essential for competitive play at the professional level.”

Informal

Synonyms

03musical group

B2 · Music

n. a small group of musicians who play together, especially jazz.

n. a small jazz or dance band, typically consisting of three to six players.

“The jazz combo played in the corner of the café all evening.”

“The university's premier jazz combo is touring several European festivals this summer to showcase their original compositions.”

Antonyms

04to combine

C1

v. to put two or more things together.

v. to combine or link elements together, often used in the context of gaming or technical configurations.

“You can combo these two abilities to deal more damage to the boss.”

“Advanced players often look for ways to combo different elemental effects to bypass enemy resistances.”

Informal · Slang

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Antonyms

Etymology

Clipping of combination + -o.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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