mixed

/mikst/

Thân thiện

A mixed group of children play together in the park.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Consisting of different elements or types combined together: "Mixed" describes something that is composed of two or more different kinds, qualities, or groups.
   • Involving people of different groups, especially races or genders: "Mixed" can refer to groups or environments that include people from different backgrounds.
   • Having conflicting or varied emotions: "Mixed" is used to describe feelings that are not singular but a combination of positive and negative emotions.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The bag contained a mixed assortment of nuts and dried fruit. (The bag had different types of nuts and fruit combined.)
  • They attended a mixed school with both boys and girls. (Their school included students of both genders.)
  • I have mixed feelings about moving to a new city. (My emotions about moving are a combination of excitement and sadness.)

Advanced Usage

• "Mixed up" (adjective phrase): Confused or in a state of disorder.
  • The files are all mixed up; I can't find the right document. (The documents are in disorder and confused.)
• "Mixed metaphor": A combination of two or more incompatible metaphors, often resulting in a nonsensical or humorous effect.
  • Saying "we'll burn that bridge when we come to it" is a mixed metaphor. (It incorrectly combines "cross that bridge" and "burn bridges".)

Variants and Related Words

• Mix (verb): To combine or blend different substances or elements together.
  • Mix the flour and eggs to make the batter.
• Mixture (noun): Something that results from mixing; a combination.
  • The cake batter is a smooth mixture.
• Mixed-use (adjective): Describing an area or building designed for a variety of purposes (e.g., residential and commercial).
  • The new development is a mixed-use property with shops and apartments.

Synonyms

• Assorted: Consisting of various kinds.
• Blended: Combined or mixed so that the parts are indistinguishable.
• Varied: Incorporating a number of different types or elements.

Related Phrases

• Mixed bag: A collection of things or people of great variety or differing quality.
  • The reviews for the movie were a real mixed bag. (The reviews were very varied, some good and some bad.)
• Mixed doubles: A match in sports like tennis or badminton with teams of one man and one woman.
  • They won the gold medal in mixed doubles.
• Mixed signals: Confusing or contradictory messages or actions.
  • He's sending mixed signals about his intentions. (His actions and words are contradictory and confusing.)

Idioms

• Of mixed blessing: Something that has both advantages and disadvantages.
  • The promotion was of mixed blessing; it meant more money but less time with family.
• Get/Have one's wires crossed / Get mixed up: To become confused or to misunderstand a situation.
  • I think we got our wires crossed about the meeting time. (We became confused and misunderstood each other.)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. involving or composed of different races
   • interracial schools
   • a mixed neighborhood
2. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
   • an arrangement of assorted spring flowers
   • assorted sizes
   • miscellaneous accessories
   • a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music
   • a motley crew
   • sundry sciences commonly known as social- I.A.Richards

Từ đồng nghĩa

• interracial
• assorted
• miscellaneous
• motley
• sundry