merge
murj
Merge (verb) means to combine two or more things into one. Example: “The two companies decided to merge after years of competing for the same customers.”
verb
1
To combine two or more things into one.
"The two companies decided to merge after years of competing for the same customers."
"Please merge these two documents into a single file."
"We will merge the two teams into one larger group next term."
2
To blend gradually into something else, often used of traffic, colours, or sounds.
"The side road merges into the motorway just past the bridge."
How to use merge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo join two or more things together so they become one.
Common pairings
merge lanes
merge companies
merge files
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Word forms
- Plural
- merges
- Third person singular
- merges
- Past tense
- merged
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Etymology
From Latin mergere, "to dip or plunge into" — the idea of one thing being absorbed into another.
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What does “merge” mean?
The word “merge” means to combine two or more things into one. In plain terms, to join two or more things together so they become one.
How do you pronounce “merge”?
“Merge” is pronounced murj (/mɝd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “merge” in a sentence?
Here is “merge” used in a sentence: “The two companies decided to merge after years of competing for the same customers.”
What is another word for “merge”?
Words with a similar meaning to “merge” include merger and merging.
What part of speech is “merge”?
“Merge” is a verb.
Where does the word “merge” come from?
The word “merge” comes from Latin. From Latin mergere, "to dip or plunge into" — the idea of one thing being absorbed into another.
Is “merge” a common word?
“Merge” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “merge” have?
“Merge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to combine two or more things into one.
What is the difference between merge and combine?
Merge specifically implies that two or more things blend together to become one unified whole, often losing their separate identities in the process. Combine is a broader term that can mean simply putting things together without necessarily implying they fully blend into a single entity.
What is the difference between merge and fuse?
Merge and fuse both describe things joining into one, but fuse often implies a more permanent or forceful joining, such as metals fused by heat, while merge is used more broadly for gradual or voluntary combination, such as companies or traffic merging.
How is merge used when talking about traffic?
When used of traffic, merge describes vehicles blending gradually from one lane or road into another, as in "merge onto the highway." This is one of the word's most common everyday uses alongside its use for combining companies, files, or documents.
