adjective Uncommon

intertwined

Intertwined (adjective) means Twisted or wound together. Example: “The vines grew intertwined around the old fence.”

adjective

Twisted or wound together.

"The vines grew intertwined around the old fence."

Closely and inseparably connected.

"Their fates became intertwined after the accident."

"The two companies' histories are deeply intertwined."

How to use intertwined

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTwisted together physically, or so closely linked that things can't easily be separated.

Common pairings

intertwined lives deeply intertwined intertwined fates

Word forms

more intertwined comparative, most intertwined superlative

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Rhymes for intertwined

lined mined gained joined ruined pained refined stained defined trained drained chained

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Frequently asked questions

What does “intertwined” mean?

The word “intertwined” means twisted or wound together. In plain terms, twisted together physically, or so closely linked that things can't easily be separated.

How do you use “intertwined” in a sentence?

Here is “intertwined” used in a sentence: “The vines grew intertwined around the old fence.”

What part of speech is “intertwined”?

“Intertwined” is an adjective.

Is “intertwined” a common word?

“Intertwined” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “intertwined” have?

“Intertwined” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: twisted or wound together.