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hybrid

Pronunciation: [ˈhaɪ.brɪd]

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

Context: “biology”

(noun) a living thing that is made from two different types of parents. It can be like when a dog and a wolf have puppies together, and those puppies are a mix of both.

Example

The gardener showed us a hybrid flower that is beautiful because it combines colors from two different plants.

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This plant does not look like a hybrid; it is clearly from just one type of species.

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Can you tell me how hybrids are created in nature?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a machine or system that combines two different types of power or technologies. For example, a car that uses both gasoline and electricity to run.

Example

My uncle drives a hybrid car that saves fuel and is better for the environment.

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That vehicle is not a hybrid; it only runs on gasoline.

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What are the benefits of using a hybrid vehicle?

Context: “combination”

(adjective) describing something that is made from two different parts or ideas. Like when you have a mix of two flavors, it's called hybrid because it combines them.

Example

She created a hybrid recipe that uses both Italian and Mexican ingredients to make a delicious dish.

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This is not a hybrid design; it is purely traditional and does not mix styles.

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What makes this artwork a hybrid piece?

How to pronounce hybrid

Pronunciation: [ˈhaɪ.brɪd]

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