mix*/*/

[mɪks] verb I

1) [I/T] to combine two or more substances so that they become a single substance

Add the eggs and mix thoroughly.[/ex]

Oil and water don't mix.[/ex]

Mix the flour with the eggs and butter.[/ex]

Mix the paint and water together.[/ex]

2) [T] to make something by combining two or more substances

Phil was mixing a cocktail.[/ex]

3) [I/T] to combine things such as activities, ideas, or styles

In this room, antique and modern furniture have been successfully mixed.[/ex]

Their mood was one of relief mixed with sadness.[/ex]

4) [I] to meet other people in social situations and talk to them

The party gave me a chance to mix with the other students.[/ex]

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- mix sb up

- mix sth up

II

noun

mix [mɪks]

1) [singular] a combination of different types of people or things

There was a good mix of people at the party.[/ex]

2) [C/U] a powder that you buy and mix with liquid to make a particular type of food

a cake mix[/ex]