good combination

Meanings

1. 1phrasecountable

   A pairing or mixture of two or more things that works well together or produces a positive result.

   Grammar: Often used with 'a': That's a good combination of skills.

   Patterns

   • a good combination of something
   • a good combination for something
   • make a good combination

   Her experience and his creativity make a good combination.

   The restaurant offers a good combination of traditional and modern dishes.

   For this project, patience and speed are a good combination.

2. 2phrasecountable

   A set of two or more things that are pleasing or effective when used or eaten together.

   Grammar: Used for food, colors, music, etc.: Cheese and apple is a good combination.

   Patterns

   • a good combination of flavors
   • go well in combination

   Blue and white is always a good combination for a bedroom.

   The chef said garlic and lemon are a good combination.

   Those two colors make a good combination in the painting.

Common combinations

a good combination of

The course offers a good combination of theory and practice.

make a good combination

Their skills make a good combination for the job.

a good combination for

Warm weather and light rain are a good combination for growing plants.

a good combination with

This wine is a good combination with fish.

Synonyms and how they differ

good mix

Very similar, but 'mix' often suggests a more blended or random mixture, while 'combination' suggests things chosen to work together.

winning combination

Stronger and more emphatic, suggesting guaranteed success; 'good combination' is more neutral and general.

Opposites

Commonly confused: good combination or combination?

Practice

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