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Definition mixture in British English
mixture
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/
1
a combination of two or more different things, people, qualities etc
Example
Her face showed a mixture of fear and excitement.
Example
The shop is run by a mixture of volunteers and paid staff.
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1.1
someone who has a combination of several different qualities
Example
What a strange mixture you are, Lisa.
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3
a substance consisting of different substances that combine without a chemical reaction
