What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
interlacing
Example
The artist used different colors of thread to create an interlacing pattern. [interlacing: noun]
Example
The branches of the trees were interlacing with each other, forming a natural canopy. [interlacing: verb]
entangled
Example
The fisherman's net was entangled with seaweed and rocks. [entangled: adjective]
Example
She found herself entangled in a web of lies and deceit. [entangled: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Entangled is more commonly used than interlacing in everyday language. Entangled is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while interlacing is less common and usually refers to physical objects.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between interlacing and entangled?
Both interlacing and entangled are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
