Skip to main content

Common errors in English: Usage of Mix and Mingle

Mix and Mingle


Incorrect : Oil and water do not mingle. 


Correct : Oil and water do not mix.


Incorrect : I mixed with the crowd.


Correct : I mingled with the crowd.


Note: To mix something with something is to combine them in such a way that they cannot easily be separated. "Mix' can be used both transitively and intransitively. But “mingle' is usually intransitive and is used of people or things so as to form an undivided whole.


Most Popular Course:Data Science of Harvard, MIT, IBM.... 


John Academy: 97% Off on Popular Online Courses




Popular posts from this blog

MEANING OF "Bridge the divide."

Amazon today's offer: Deal of the day "Bridge the divide." (Also: Bridge the gap) This  means, to bring two sides closer together, overcoming  their differences (the "divide" that separates them).  This divide may be political, social, or any other  major difference between groups of persons.  Limited Time Offer:  50% Off on Robot  Vacuum Cleaner Most Popular Course:Data Science of Harvard, MIT, IBM....  John Academy: 97% Off on Popular Online Courses Amazon Best Seller in Appliances Amazon Best Seller in Home and Kitchen Amazon Best Seller in Office Products Amazon Best Seller in Baby Products