Weave Meaning in English
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Definition
To interlace threads on a loom to make fabric, or figuratively, to combine elements into a complex whole (e.g., weave a story). Also means to move in a winding path, zigzagging between obstacles.
Usage & Nuances
Two different past tenses: 'wove' (fabric/story: 'She wove a beautiful tapestry') vs. 'weaved' (movement: 'He weaved through traffic'). Common collocations: 'weave a tale/story,' 'weave in and out of traffic,' 'weave together.' The noun 'weave' refers to the pattern of fabric. Figurative use is very common: 'weaving humor into the presentation.'
Example Sentences
She learned to weave baskets from her grandmother.
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The author weaves mystery and humor into every chapter.
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The cyclist weaved through the busy traffic.
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She wove together stories from three different generations into one beautiful novel.
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He weaved in and out of lanes like a maniac — I was terrified.
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The documentary skillfully weaves interviews with archival footage to tell the story.
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