entangled

[ɪnˈtaŋɡ(ə)ld]

entangled Definition

• 1. twisted together or caught in a tangle
• 2. involved in a difficult situation from which it is hard to escape
• 3. involved in a complicated or compromising relationship or situation

Using entangled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entangled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The fishing line became entangled in the weeds.

• Example

  The company became entangled in a legal dispute with its former partner.

• Example

  She found herself entangled in a web of lies.

entangled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for entangled

• tangled
• knotted
• matted
• snarled
• embroiled

Antonyms for entangled

• untangled
• uncomplicated
• simple

Phrases with entangled

• get entangled

  become involved in a difficult or complicated situation

  Example

  He got entangled in a love triangle and didn't know how to get out.

• be entangled with

  be involved in a complicated or compromising relationship or situation with someone

  Example

  She was entangled with her boss, which made things awkward at work.

• entangled particles

  a pair of particles that are connected in such a way that the state of one particle is dependent on the state of the other, even if they are separated by a large distance

  Example

  Entangled particles have been used in quantum computing to transmit information instantly over long distances.

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Summary: entangled in Brief

The term 'entangled' [ɪnˈtaŋɡ(ə)ld] refers to being twisted together or caught in a tangle, involved in a difficult situation, or in a complicated or compromising relationship. It can be used to describe physical objects like fishing lines or abstract situations like legal disputes or love triangles. Phrases like 'get entangled' and 'be entangled with' highlight the difficulty of escaping such situations.