to combine (substances, elements, things, etc.) into one mass, collection, or assemblage, generally with a thorough blending of the constituents.
to put together indiscriminately or confusedly (often followed byup ).
to combine, unite, or join.
to mix business and pleasure.
to add as an element or ingredient.
Mix some salt into the flour.
to form or make by combining ingredients: to mix mortar.
to mix a cake;
to mix mortar.
to crossbreed.
Movies.
to combine, blend, edit, etc. (the various components of a soundtrack).
to mix dialogue and sound effects.
to complete the mixing process on (a film, soundtrack, etc.).
an important movie that took months to mix.
to combine (two or more separate recordings or microphone signals) to make a single recording or composite signal.
to become mixed.
a paint that mixes easily with water.
to associate or mingle, as in company.
to mix with the other guests at a party.
to be crossbred, or of mixed breeding.
Boxing. to exchange blows vigorously and aggressively.
The crowd jeered as the fighters clinched, refusing to mix.
an act or instance of mixing.
the result of mixing; mixture.
cement mix;
an odd mix of gaiety and sadness.
a commercially prepared blend of ingredients to which usually only a liquid must be added to make up the total of ingredients necessary or obtain the desired consistency: muffin mix.
a cake mix;
muffin mix.
Music. music or songs selected and recorded as a mixtape: a mix of Christmas songs;
the ultimate one-hour workout mix;
a mix of Christmas songs;
a DJ mix.
the proportion of ingredients in a mixture; formula.
a mix of two to one.
Informal. a mess or muddle; mix-up.
Music. an electronic blending of tracks or sounds made to produce a recording.
mix up
to confuse completely, especially to mistake one person or thing for another.
The teacher was always mixing up the twins.
to involve or entangle.
mix down to mix the tracks of an existing recording to make a new recording with fewer tracks.
The various instrumental and vocal tracks were mixed down to stereo in the studio.
(tr) to combine or blend (ingredients, liquids, objects, etc) together into one mass
(intr) to become or have the capacity to become combined, joined, etc
some chemicals do not mix
(tr) to form (something) by combining two or more constituents
to mix cement
(tr; often foll by in or into) to add as an additional part or element (to a mass or compound)
to mix flour into a batter
(tr) to do at the same time; combine
to mix study and pleasure
(tr) to consume (drinks or foods) in close succession
to come or cause to come into association socially
Pauline has never mixed well
to go together; complement
(tr) to crossbreed (differing strains of plants or breeds of livestock), esp more or less at random
(tr) electronics to combine (two or more signals)
music
(in sound recording) to balance and adjust (the recorded tracks) on a multitrack tape machine
(in live performance) to balance and adjust (the output levels from microphones and pick-ups)
(tr) to merge (two lengths of film) so that the effect is imperceptible
informal
to cause mischief or trouble, often for a person named
she tried to mix it for John
to fight
the act or an instance of mixing
the result of mixing; mixture
a mixture of ingredients, esp one commercially prepared for making a cake, bread, etc
music the sound obtained by mixing
building trades civil engineering the proportions of cement, sand, and aggregate in mortar, plaster, or concrete
informal a state of confusion, bewilderment
Mix, blend, combine, mingle concern the bringing of two or more things into more or less intimate association. Mix is the general word for such association: to mix fruit juices. Blend implies such a harmonious joining of two or more types of colors, feelings, etc., that the new product formed displays some of the qualities of each: to blend fragrances or whiskeys. Combine implies such a close or intimate union that distinction between the parts is lost: to combine forces. Mingle usually suggests retained identity of the parts: to mingle voices.
First recorded in 1470–80; back formation from mixt; see mixed ( def. )
To mix is to combine or blend different things together. If you mix baking soda and vinegar, you can create an erupting volcano for your science project. Scientists mix chemical substances; bakers mix flour, eggs, milk, and sugar; and songwriters mix different musical elements — in each of these cases, the result is also a mix, a combination of different things into a new whole. The word mix comes from the Middle English adjective mixte, "composed of more than one element," which is rooted in the Latin miscere, "to mix or blend," and also "to throw into confusion."
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When the radio broadcast takes commercial breaks, Netflix viewers will get a mix of behind-the-scenes material, extended discussions and other exclusive bonus segments.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
That mix didn’t fare well in 2022, when both stocks and bonds dropped together.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Over the last year, the companies have been entangled in a mix of suits and countersuits, taking jabs at each other’s products and progress.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The financial system looks vulnerable to a toxic mix of higher interest rates and a slowing economy.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
“We’re going to mix salt and flour and water together, and then you’re going to build a three-dimensional map of—” Mr. MacPherson lowered his glasses and looked at Daniel.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
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