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I've often seen the word "combo" in the menu. However, what does it really mean? Is it a shortened word?

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Rebecca

Yeah, you're right! It's not quite a shortened word, but it is an informal and shorter word for "combination." On a menu, it usually means that there's a combination of items - more than one item in a set price. It can be used in other places too, such as workouts, sports, sets and systems, and other things. Ex: I like the combo of the pants and the patterned shirt. Ex: I'll have the cheese and steak combo, please. Ex: Try different combos on the lock, and you might be able to unlock it. => number combinations

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