Intertwined Meaning in English
word · lemma: intertwine
Definition
Twisted, woven, or closely connected together, either physically (like ropes or fingers) or figuratively (like lives, ideas, or histories).
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for both physical (like 'intertwined fingers') and abstract connections ('intertwined lives'). Slightly formal. Not used for things that are only loosely connected. Often appears as 'closely intertwined.'
Example Sentences
Their hands were intertwined as they walked.
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The vines grew and became intertwined around the tree.
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Their lives are deeply intertwined.
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History and culture in this country are intertwined in fascinating ways.
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After years of working together, their careers became intertwined.
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Those two topics are so intertwined that you can’t talk about one without the other.
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