combined
Americanadjective
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made by combining; joined; united, as in a chemical compound.
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taken as a whole or considered together; in the aggregate.
outselling all other brands combined.
Other Word Forms
- combinedly adverb
- combinedness noun
- semicombined adjective
- uncombined adjective
- well-combined adjective
Etymology
Origin of combined
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English; combine + -ed 2
Explanation
Something combined is the result of one or more things added together. The combined voices of a crowd are louder than one voice. To combine things is to put them together, like combining a shirt and pants or mixing ingredients together to make a cake. If two people pool their money, the combined amount will be greater. If two countries are allies in a war, their combined forces will be stronger than their individual forces. This word is the opposite of individual or singular; combined things act together.
Example Sentences
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A combination would create by far the largest airline in the world, with over $120 billion in combined revenues prior to any required divestitures, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The Duke of Sussex has combined two of his passions - mental health campaigning and sport - to kick off the second day of a brief Australia visit.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The absence of memory, combined with experiencing stocks always rising, is an underappreciated risk factor as younger investors emerge as a powerful market force.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
The Lakers and Dodgers have combined to win 20 championships in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
The lemon scent, the photos, the flowers, the quietness of the night, and the swaying shadows combined to bring him back.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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