Definition

Made by joining two or more things together.

Example

The combined efforts of the team led to a successful project.

Conversation

Have you seen the combined scores for the last game?

Yeah, they were pretty impressive this season!

It's amazing how their efforts are really combined now.

Absolutely, teamwork makes a huge difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A competition that includes two or more different events or activities, often requiring a combination of skills.

Example

The combined event featured both downhill and slalom skiing, testing the athletes' versatility.

Conversation

Did you hear about the skiing event this weekend?

Yeah, it's going to be a combined competition, right?

Exactly! They'll have both the downhill and slalom races.

Definition

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

Example

The chef combined the ingredients to create a delicious sauce.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the new smoothie place?

Yeah, I heard they combined some really unique flavors.

I want to try the one with mango and basil!

Root Explanation

Combined → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "binde" (from Old English "bindan", meaning to tie or fasten). The word "combined" means to tie or fasten things together.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'tied together' — 'com-' means together, and 'binde' means to tie.

Visually Confused Words