To mix
Example: She mixes ingredients carefully in the bowl
Definition
"To mix" means to combine two or more substances or elements together so that they become a single, blended entity. For example, when she mixes ingredients carefully in the bowl, she is ensuring they are evenly distributed and integrated.
Etymology
The verb "to mix" comes from the Latin word 'miscere', meaning 'to mingle' or 'to blend'. Over time, it evolved through Old English and Middle English, retaining the idea of combining different things. Did you know? The root 'miscere' is also the origin of the English word 'miscellaneous', which means 'consisting of various kinds'.
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"To mix" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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