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mingle Meaning & Definition

/ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/

What Does Mingle Mean?

As a verb, mingle means To intermix; to combine or join, as an individual or part, with other parts, but commonly so as to be distinguishable in the product. It is also used to mean To associate or unite in a figurative way, or by ties of relationship. As a noun, it means The act of informally meeting numerous people in a group.

Mingle in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/
Syllables2
Synonymsamalgamate, jumble and unify
Pluralmingles
Verb formsmingles, mingling, mingled

Mingle Definition (Verb)

  1. To intermix; to combine or join, as an individual or part, with other parts, but commonly so as to be distinguishable in the product.
  2. To associate or unite in a figurative way, or by ties of relationship.
  3. To cause or allow to intermarry.
  4. To intermarry.
  5. To deprive of purity by mixture; to contaminate.
  6. To make or prepare by mixing the ingredients of.
  7. To put together; to join.
  8. To become mixed or blended.
  9. To socialize with different people at a social event.

Mingle as a Noun

  1. The act of informally meeting numerous people in a group.
  2. A mixture.

Synonyms of Mingle

Mingle synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

mingle (third-person singular simple present mingles, present participle mingling, simple past and past participle mingled)

mingle (plural mingles)

Words That Rhyme With Mingle

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Origin of Mingle

From earlier mingil, mengle, from Middle English menglen, equivalent to ming +‎ -le. Cognate with Dutch mengelen (“to mingle, mix”), German mengen (“to mingle, mix”). More at ming.

How to Pronounce Mingle

The standard pronunciation of mingle is /ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mɪŋ).

Common Questions About Mingle

Is mingle a verb or a noun?

Mingle is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for mingle?

You can replace mingle with words such as amalgamate, jumble and unify. See the full list of mingle synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of mingle?

The plural of mingle is mingles.

What is the past tense of mingle?

The past tense of mingle is mingled. The present participle is mingling.

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