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combinations

Pronunciation: [ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz]

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Learn how to use combinations in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a way to put things together without considering the order. Imagine you have some toys, and you want to see how many different fun groups of toys you can make. It’s about choosing groups of items.

Example

In math class, we learned about combinations and discovered that three toys can make four different groups.

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There weren't any combinations that included both a teddy bear and a robot together.

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How many combinations can we make with these 5 different colored balls?

Context: “general use”

(noun) a mixture or blend of different things. Think of making a salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots; that’s a combination of ingredients to make it tasty.

Example

The ice cream shop had a delicious combination of chocolate and vanilla flavors.

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A combination of sour and sweet can be unappealing to some people.

Example

What combination of fruits do you like best in a smoothie?

Context: “games”

(noun) a specific set of choices or moves in a game or sport. Like when you play a card game, and you need a combination of cards to win.

Example

She won the game because she had the perfect combination of cards.

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Without the right combination of moves, he couldn’t win the match.

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What is the best combination of strategies to use in this game?

How to pronounce combinations

Pronunciation: [ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz]

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