merge

[mɜːdʒ]

merge Definition

• 1. combine or cause to combine to form a single entity
• 2. blend gradually into something else so as to become indistinguishable from it

Using merge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "merge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The two companies decided to merge and form a new corporation.

• Example

  The colors of the sunset merged together in a beautiful display.

• Example

  The river merges with the ocean at this point.

merge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for merge

• unite
• combine
• integrate
• amalgamate
• fuse

Antonyms for merge

• separate
• divide
• disperse

Phrases with merge

• merge into the background

  to become less noticeable or important

  Example

  His loud shirt made him stand out, but he eventually merged into the background.

• merge with the crowd

  to blend in with a group of people

  Example

  She put on a hat and sunglasses to merge with the crowd and avoid being recognized.

• merge onto the highway

  to enter a highway from a smaller road or ramp

  Example

  Be sure to check your mirrors and blind spots before you merge onto the highway.

Origins of merge

from Latin 'mergere', meaning 'to dip, immerse'

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Summary: merge in Brief

To 'merge' [mɜːdʒ] is to combine or blend gradually into a single entity or become indistinguishable from something else. It can refer to the combination of companies, the blending of colors, or the point where a river meets the ocean. Phrases like 'merge into the background' and 'merge with the crowd' describe becoming less noticeable or blending in with a group of people.