intertwine

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˌɪntɜrˈtwaɪn/

📖 Definitions

  1. verb
    To twist or weave together; to become closely connected or interwoven.; To connect or link things closely so that they are difficult to separate, especially abstract concepts.; To clasp or hold together by twisting, as fingers or arms.

🔗 Details

Word forms

3rd sing.: intertwines Past: intertwined Past part.: intertwined Pres part.: intertwining

Collocations

intertwine withclosely intertwinedintertwined withdeeply intertwinedintertwine together

Derivatives

intertwinedintertwining

Synonyms

interweaveinterlaceentwineinterlocktangleweave

Antonyms

separatedisentangleuntangle

Commonly confused

entwine
EN: 'Entwine' means to twist together (often two things), while 'intertwine' emphasizes a more complex mutual interweaving of multiple elements.
interweave
EN: 'Interweave' emphasizes a weaving pattern (like fabric), while 'intertwine' emphasizes twisting or coiling together.

Spelling tips

EN: Do not drop the 'r' and write 'intetwine'; also distinguish from 'entwine' which lacks the 'r' and 'i' prefix combination.

💬 Examples

  1. The vines intertwined around the old stone wall, creating a natural tapestry of green.

  2. Politics and religion are deeply intertwined in the history of the region.

  3. The couple walked along the beach with their fingers intertwined.