intercut
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɪntərˌkʌt/
KK: /ˈɪntərˌkʌt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To alternate between two or more scenes or sequences in film or video editing.
Example
The director decided to intercut between the two storylines to create suspense.
Tense Forms
Past: intercut
Past Participle: intercut
Conversation
Did you notice how they intercut the scenes in that movie?
Yeah, it was really effective in building tension.
I love when directors do that; it keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Exactly! It makes the story feel so much more dynamic.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
crosscut
splice
interleave
Antonyms
separate
disconnect
isolate
transitive verb
Definition
To alternate between two or more scenes in a film, showing them at the same time or in a way that connects them.
Example
The director decided to intercut the action scenes with the emotional moments to create more tension.
Tense Forms
Past: intercut
Past Participle: intercut
Conversation
Have you seen that new movie everyone is talking about?
Not yet! What makes it so interesting?
The way they intercut between the two storylines is really clever.
Root Explanation
Intercut → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "cut" (from Old English "cuttan", meaning to sever or divide). The word describes the act of cutting between scenes or shots in film or video, creating a narrative that flows between different moments.
Memory Tip
Think of cutting 'between' ('inter-') different scenes or shots — that's what intercut means.
Visually Confused Words
linecut
intrust