gerund or present participle
Putting two or more things together so that they form one thing or work as one.
Combining the two reports creates one clear file.
The architect is combining old and new styles.
American English
How to pronounce combining
verbB1Common word
kmBAInihng
/kʰm̩ˈbaɪ.nɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of combine
Putting two or more things together so that they form one thing or work as one.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
gerund or present participle
Mixing two or more substances or ingredients together.
Combining flour and water makes a simple dough.
The chef is combining sweet and spicy flavors.
gerund or present participle
Using people, money, skills, or efforts together for a shared purpose.
Combining our skills helped us solve the problem.
The teams are combining their resources to finish the project.
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.