Merge

Pronunciation: /mɝdʒ/

Definitions of merge

verb to combine or blend two or more things together to form a single entity

Example Sentences

A1 I will merge the two lists together to create one master list.

A2 The rivers merge at the confluence to form a larger body of water.

B1 The company decided to merge with a competitor to increase market share.

B2 The two departments will merge to streamline operations and cut costs.

C1 The artist's unique style merges elements of traditional and modern art.

C2 The novel seamlessly merges fantasy and reality in a captivating narrative.

Examples of merge in a Sentence

formal The two companies decided to merge in order to increase their market share.

informal I heard that the two big companies are going to merge soon.

slang Did you hear about that new startup that's gonna merge with another one?

figurative The colors of the sunset seemed to merge together in a beautiful display.

Grammatical Forms of merge

• past tense: merged
• plural: merges
• comparative: more merged
• superlative: most merged
• present tense: merge
• future tense: will merge
• perfect tense: has merged
• continuous tense: is merging
• singular: merge
• positive degree: merge
• infinitive: to merge
• gerund: merging
• participle: merged

Origin and Evolution of merge

First Known Use: 1632 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'merge' originated from the Latin word 'mergere' meaning 'to dip, plunge, or immerse'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'merge' has evolved to refer to the act of combining two or more entities into one, often used in the context of businesses or organizations coming together.