mix vs combining

mix and combining both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mix	Yes	No	Yes	No
combining	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, combining is a hypernym of mix; that is, combining is a word with a broader meaning than mix:

Other hypernyms of mix include combination, compounding.

As nouns, combining is a hypernym of mix; that is, combining is a word with a broader meaning than mix:

Other hypernyms of mix include combine.

mix (noun)	combining (noun)
the act of mixing together	the act of combining things to form a new whole
an event that combines things in a mixture	an occurrence that results in things being united
a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients

mix (verb)	combining (verb)
mix together different elements
add as an additional element or part
combine (electronic signals)
to bring or combine together or with something else
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups