combined
Definition
Adjective 1. Made or joined or united into one: Refers to something formed by bringing together two or more separate elements, parts, or groups to function as a single unit. 2. Acting together or in concert: Describes separate entities working jointly toward a common purpose or action.
Usage and Examples
- As an adjective describing a single, unified entity:
- The combined efforts of the team led to success. (The unified efforts of all team members together led to success.)
- She has a combined total of 15 years of experience. (Her total experience, from all her jobs added together, is 15 years.)
- As an adjective describing joint action:
- The allied nations launched a combined attack. (The nations acted together in a coordinated attack.)
Advanced Usage
- "Combined with": Used to indicate that one thing, when joined with another, produces a particular effect or result.
- His talent, combined with hard work, made him a champion.
- In formal or technical contexts, it can describe merged data sets, forces, or resources.
- The report presents the combined data from all three studies.
Variants and Related Words
- Combine (verb): To join or merge to form a single entity.
- Combine the flour and eggs to make dough.
- Combination (noun): The act of combining or the state of being combined; a mixture.
- The dish is a delicious combination of flavors.
- Combinable (adjective): Capable of being combined.
Synonyms
- United
- Joint
- Unified
- Merged
- Collective
Antonyms
- Separate
- Individual
- Divided
- Isolated
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Combined operations: Military or other operations involving forces from more than one nation or service.
- To great/good effect: Often used with "combined" to show a successful result of joining elements.
- The various strategies were used in combination to great effect.
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made or joined or united into one
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