adjective
Uncommon
entangled
Entangled (adjective) means Twisted together or caught up in something, physically or figuratively. Example: “The kite string got entangled in the tree branches.”
adjective
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more entangled
- Superlative
- most entangled
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The kite string got _____ in the tree branches.
Synonyms
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embroiled
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Rhymes for entangled
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What does “entangled” mean?
The word “entangled” means twisted together or caught up in something, physically or figuratively. In plain terms, tangled up or mixed up in something, whether that's string, wires, or a complicated situation.
How do you use “entangled” in a sentence?
Here is “entangled” used in a sentence: “The kite string got entangled in the tree branches.”
What part of speech is “entangled”?
“Entangled” is an adjective.
Is “entangled” a common word?
“Entangled” is an uncommon word in modern English.
