I used to play the trombone in a jazz combo.
Source: tatoeba (5189112)
Combo
/ˈkɒmbəʊ/
Synonyms for "combo" (140 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
additionadmixtureaffiliationagglomerationaggregationagreementalliancealloyamalgamamalgamationanschlussassimilationassociationbandbig bandblendblendingbrassbrass bandbrass choir
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Strong matches (42)
cabalcallithumpian bandcartelcentralizationchamber orchestracoalescencecoalitioncombinationcombinecommixturecompositecompositioncompoundconcert bandconcoctionconfectionconfederacyconfederationcongeriesconglomeration
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Related words (70)
fusiongamelan orchestragerman bandgrouphookupimmixtureinclusionincorporationintegrationintermixturejazz bandjug bandjunctionjuntaleaguemagmamarriagemeldmeldingmerger
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military bandmixtureorchestrapackagepackage dealpastephilharmonicquartetquintetragtime bandrock-and-roll groupsextetskiffle bandsolidificationsteel bandstreet bandstring bandstring choirstring orchestrastring quartetstringsswing bandsymphonysymphony orchestrasyncretismsyndicationsyneresissynthesistie uptie-uptriounificationunionwaitsweddingwoodwindwoodwind choirwoodwind quartetwoodwinds
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: addition, admixture, affiliation, agglomeration, aggregation.
- Sentence evidence is available for combo, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "combo".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "combo"
Keep "combo" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "combo" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "combo", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "combo" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesUI elementaggregationbandcompositiondance banddance orchestraexecutemarketing termmealmodifiermusical groupofferperform actionsales termuser interface controlword class
More specific
17 entriesalloyattack sequencebrass ensemblecombo dealcombo mealcompositedropdown listfusionjazz quartetlist boxmove sequencemulticomponentprepackagedrock trioselect boxthree item combo
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Collocations
16 entriesattack combocombo attackcombo boxcombo dealcombo mealcombo movecombo offercombo packcombo therapyfinish combofood combojazz combomove sequencerapid combothree item combotwo item combo
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
22 total sentences available.
Mary executed a perfectly-timed combo.
Source: tatoeba (6167708)
You should try the triangle-triangle-square combo, it can break the enemy's guard.
Source: tatoeba (6167712)
Cookies and milk are the perfect combo.
Source: tatoeba (7347361)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "combo"?
Closest matches include addition, admixture, affiliation, agglomeration, aggregation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "combo"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.