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intertwine

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪn/

transitive verb
Definition

To twist or weave together two or more things so that they are connected or linked.


Example

The vines began to intertwine around the old tree.


Tense Forms

Past: intertwined

Past Participle: intertwined


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how our lives seem to intertwine more these days?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's interesting how our schedules just match up!
Sloth A
I think it's great because we can support each other.
Sloth B
Definitely! It feels nice to have someone to share things with.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
twine
entangle
weave
Antonyms
separate
disconnect
untangle
Root Explanation

Intertwine → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "twine" (from Old English "twīnan", meaning to twist or to wind). The word describes the action of twisting or winding things together between each other.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'twisted together' — 'inter-' means between, and 'twine' means to twist.

Visually Confused Words
disintertwine
intrine
wintertime
wintertide
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