Antonyms for mix


Grammar : Verb
Spell : miks
Phonetic Transcription : mɪks


Definition of mix

Origin :
  • 1530s, back-formation from Middle English myxte (early 15c.) "composed of more than one element, of mixed nature," from Anglo-French mixte, from Latin mixtus, past participle of miscere "to mix, mingle, blend; fraternize with; throw into confusion," from PIE *meik- "to mix" (cf. Sanskrit misrah "mixed," Greek misgein, mignynai "to mix, mix up, mingle; to join, bring together; join (battle); make acquainted with," Old Church Slavonic meÅ¡o, mesiti "to mix," Russian meshat, Lithuanian maiÅ¡au "to mix, mingle," Welsh mysgu). Also borrowed in Old English as miscian. Related: Mixed; mixing.
  • verb combine, join
  • verb socialize
Example sentences :
  • Separate the egg, beat the yolk, and mix it with the potato.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • This will mix all the food and distribute the moisture equally.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Mix the sugar, cocoa, and salt and moisten with some of the milk.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Mix the cream and salt with the cheese and shape into balls.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Add the seasonings, mix thoroughly, and stuff into the bird.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Mix the sugar and flour and stir them into the boiling water.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Mix and sift the dry ingredients and stir these into the mixture.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Having skimmed the gravy, mix some thin melted butter with it.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Mix the whole together, and pound it to a paste in a marble mortar.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Mix all together, and moisten it with a quart of Madeira, and a pint of brandy.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Synonyms for mix

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