past and past participle
Put two or more things together so that they form one thing or work as one.
The two reports were combined into one document.
The design combined traditional and modern styles.
American English
How to pronounce combined
verb · adjectiveB1Common word
kmBAIND
/kʰm̩ˈbaɪnd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of combine
Combined is the past and past participle of combine, and it is also commonly used as an adjective meaning joined or considered together.
Put two or more things together so that they form one thing or work as one.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle
Mixed two or more substances or ingredients together.
The cook combined the flour and water in a bowl.
The ingredients were combined before the sauce was heated.
past and past participle
Used people, money, skills, or efforts together for a shared purpose.
The two teams combined their efforts to finish the project.
The money from both funds was combined to pay for the repairs.
adjective
Joined or considered together as one group, amount, or result.
The two companies released a combined statement.
The combined cost of the tickets was $80.
Useful expressions
to work together to achieve something
The two companies combined forces to develop the product.
to do business while also enjoying yourself
The trip combines business with pleasure.
Related words & forms
The final e is dropped before -ing: combining, not combineing.