interspersed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌɪntərˈspɜrst/
KK: /ɪntərˈspɜrst/
adjective
Definition
Placed at different distances among other things.
Example
The garden had flowers interspersed with small rocks.
Conversation
I really liked how the book had scenes interspersed with humor.
Yeah, it made the story more engaging for sure.
It felt like the funny parts came at just the right moments.
Exactly! It kept me laughing while still following the plot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
scattered
distributed
intermixed
Antonyms
concentrated
uniform
continuous
verb
Definition
To place different things among each other in a way that they are mixed together.
Example
The garden was interspersed with colorful flowers and green shrubs.
Tense Forms
Past: interspersed
Past Participle: interspersed
Conversation
Did you see the movie where they interspersed old clips with new footage?
Yes, I thought that was a really creative way to tell the story.
It made the whole film feel more nostalgic, didn't it?
Root Explanation
Interspersed → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "spergere" (meaning to scatter). The word describes something that is scattered or placed between other things.
Memory Tip
Think of things being 'scattered' ('spergere') 'between' ('inter-') other items — that's what interspersed means.
Visually Confused Words
uninterspersed