Definition

To come together or unite to form a single entity or group.

Example

The two companies decided to combine their resources to create a better product.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how flavors combine in cooking?

Definitely! It’s amazing how some ingredients work well together.

I love when sweet and salty flavors combine perfectly.

Me too! It makes the dish so much more interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A machine used for harvesting crops, which cuts, threshes, and cleans grain in one operation.

Example

The farmer used a combine to harvest the wheat efficiently.

Conversation

Did you see that new farming combine at the store yesterday?

Yeah, it looked really advanced and efficient!

I heard it can harvest a whole field in just a few hours.

Definition

To join or mix two or more things together to form a single unit or substance.

Example

You can combine different colors to create a new shade.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how to combine flavors when cooking?

Definitely! It's all about finding the right balance.

Exactly! I love when sweet and spicy combine in a dish.

Root Explanation

Combine → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "bina" (from Latin "bina", meaning two). The word "combine" means to bring two or more things together.

Memory Tip

Think of bringing things 'together' ('com-') in pairs ('bina') — that's why combine means to put things together.

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