intertwined

CEFRC1

/ˌɪntəˈrtwaɪnd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Twisted or connected closely together.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Inextricably related or relevant.

Examples

  • The dog and cat slept intertwined on a red pillow in front of the fire.

  • The histories of American Catholics and American Jews are intertwined.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. simple past and past participle of intertwine

  2. Twined or twisted together; entwined.

More examples

In context

  • Their stories are tightly intertwined.

  • The problems of criminality and of corruption of law enforcement are intertwined.

  • The lovers' limbs were intertwined.

Synonyms

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