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entwined

 

[ ɪnˈtwaɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a relationship

To be entwined means to be twisted or interwoven together, especially in a close or intimate relationship.

Synonyms

interconnected, interlaced, intertwined

Examples of usage

  • Their lives became entwined after meeting at the university.
  • Their destinies were entwined from the moment they were born.
Context #2 | Verb

objects twisted together

To be entwined also means to twist or wind together multiple objects or entities.

Synonyms

coil, twist, wind

Examples of usage

  • The vines were entwined around the tree trunk.
  • The snake entwined itself around the branches.

Translations

Translations of the word "entwined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entrelaçado

🇮🇳 लिपटा हुआ

🇩🇪 verflochten

🇮🇩 terjalin

🇺🇦 переплетений

🇵🇱 splątany

🇯🇵 絡み合った

🇫🇷 entrelacé

🇪🇸 entrelazado

🇹🇷 iç içe geçmiş

🇰🇷 얽힌

🇸🇦 متشابك

🇨🇿 propletený

🇸🇰 prepletený

🇨🇳 交织的

🇸🇮 prepleten

🇮🇸 fléttað

🇰🇿 ширатылған

🇬🇪 გადახლართული

🇦🇿 dolaşıq

🇲🇽 entrelazado

Etymology

The word 'entwined' originated from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'into' and the word 'twine' which originally meant 'to twist or wind together'. The concept of things being interwoven or twisted together has been a common theme in human relationships and nature, leading to the creation and popularization of the term 'entwined'.

See also: entwining.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,917, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.