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Word

mixes

Phoneticsmix·es

US/ˈmɪksəz/

UK/mˈɪksɪz/

Definitions

01combining things

A2

v. to combine different things together so they become one.

v. to combine or blend different substances or elements into a single mass or collection.

“The chef mixes the flour and water to make the bread dough.”

“The artist carefully mixes primary colours on her palette to achieve the exact shade of violet required for the sunset.”

Antonyms

02socialising

B1

v. to spend time and talk with different people in a social way.

v. to associate or socialise with others, especially in a group setting.

“He mixes well with his colleagues at the office parties.”

“The new ambassador mixes easily with dignitaries from various nations, demonstrating a natural talent for diplomatic networking.”

Synonyms

socialisesminglesassociates

Antonyms

03combinations of things

B1

n. different versions of things that have been put together, like music or food products.

n. plural instances of combined substances, or varied versions of recorded audio tracks.

“The bakery sells several different cake mixes for people to use at home.”

“The producer created several different mixes of the song to see which one sounded best on the radio.”

04audio tracks

B2 · Music

n. different versions of a song where the sound levels are adjusted.

n. distinct versions of a sound recording resulting from the process of audio mixing.

“The DJ played three different mixes of the same hit song.”

“The studio engineer prepared multiple mixes of the album, adjusting the vocal prominence for different international markets.”

Technical

Usage

Often used in the context of 'club mixes' or 'radio mixes'.

Synonyms

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