Synonyms for

Hybrid

Verb / ˈhaɪbrʌd / / ˈhaɪbrɪd / Another word for hybrid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hybrid means a mixture of two different things.

Synonyms & similar words

cross crossbreed intercrossed loanblend crossbreed blend combination mixture fusion amalgam composite intermixture mongrel half-breed mixed-breed mutt cross hybridized integrated interbred intercrossed intermixed amalgamation conflation

Synonyms by register

Formal

crossbreed mongrel composite amalgam

Informal

mix blend mut mongrel

Literary

chimera amalgamation

Antonyms

pure unmixed unadulterated original single straight

Common collocations

  • hybrid car
  • hybrid model
  • hybrid approach
  • hybrid software
  • hybrid energy
  • hybrid system
  • hybrid technology

Word family

noun hybrid
adjective hybrid

Usage note

Often used to describe things that combine elements from different sources, such as technology or biology. Can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation of being unnatural or impure, depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. The hybrid car uses both gas and electricity to run.
  2. A liger is a hybrid of a lion and a tiger.
  3. The hybrid rose has a unique color and scent.
  4. This music is a hybrid of different genres.
  5. A hybrid bike is a mixture of a road bike and a mountain bike.

Quotes

  • I see myself as a hybrid. A modern woman with a touch of old-fashioned values.
  • I'm a hybrid of a lot of different things, and I think that's reflective of most people my age in America.
  • I'm a hybrid of so many races, you couldn't stick me in one place.

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