adjective
entangled
adjective
1
Twisted together or caught up in something, physically or figuratively.
"The kite string got entangled in the tree branches."
"He found himself entangled in a messy legal dispute."
How to Use Entangled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTangled up or mixed up in something, whether that's string, wires, or a complicated situation.
Common pairings
entangled in
romantically entangled
legally entangled
Word Forms
more entangled comparative, most entangled superlative
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The kite string got _____ in the tree branches.