adjective
Uncommon
intertwined
Intertwined (adjective) means Twisted or wound together. Example: “The vines grew intertwined around the old fence.”
adjective
1
Twisted or wound together.
"The vines grew intertwined around the old fence."
2
Closely and inseparably connected.
"Their fates became intertwined after the accident."
"The two companies' histories are deeply intertwined."
How to use intertwined
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTwisted together physically, or so closely linked that things can't easily be separated.
Common pairings
intertwined lives
deeply intertwined
intertwined fates
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more intertwined
- Superlative
- most intertwined
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Rhymes for intertwined
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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.
