How to Use "Mix" with Example Sentences

mix (v): to combine

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Used with nouns:

"It took a long time to mix the paint."
(paint, batter, cement)

"We mixed the ingredients together."
(ingredients)

"Can I mix you a drink?"
(drink, cocktail)

Used with adverbs:

"Combine the ingredients and mix well."
(well, thoroughly, gently)

"Mix in the wet ingredients."
(in, together)

Used with prepositions:

"Mix the milk with the eggs."
(with, into)

mix (n): a combination

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Used with verbs:

"The cake mix contains peanuts."
(contains)

"The album includes a mix of slow and fast songs."
(includes, features, has, offers)

"The students created a mix of different pictures in the mural."
(created)

Used with adjectives:

"Vodka and beer make a powerful mix."
(powerful, potent)

"It has the right mix of sweet and salty ingredients."
(right, perfect)

"There's a healthy mix of fruits and vegetables in the buffet."
(healthy, good, nice)

"The two people made an odd mix."
(odd, strange, fascinating, interesting)

"What a vibrant mix of colors."
(vibrant, rich, broad)

"The school has a great ethnic mix of students."
(ethnic, cultural, racial)

"I bought a pancake mix."
(pancake, brownie, cake)

Used with prepositions:

"I figured out the right mix of flavors."
(of)