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immesh

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪˈmɛʃ/

KK: /ɪˈmɛʃ/

verb
Definition

To entangle or involve in a complicated situation or network.


Example

The fisherman tried to immesh the net around the fish to catch them more easily.


Tense Forms

Past: immeshed

Past Participle: immeshed


Conversation
Sloth A
I feel like my schedule is starting to immesh with my personal life.
Sloth B
That sounds tough! Have you thought about setting some boundaries?
Sloth A
Yeah, I think I need to find a better balance so things don’t immesh too much.
Sloth B
For sure! It’s important to keep work and life separate.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
entangle
ensnare
intertwine
Antonyms
free
release
untangle
Root Explanation

The word 'immesh' originates from Old English 'immescan', meaning to enclose or to surround. It describes the act of enclosing something within a mesh or net-like structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'enclosing' something within a 'mesh' — that's why 'immesh' means to surround or enclose.

Visually Confused Words
mesh
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