entrained Definition
- 1to cause a person or thing to be carried along by a current, especially air or water
- 2to synchronize biological rhythms with an external cycle
Using entrained: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entrained" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The wind entrained the sand and carried it away.
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The smoke was entrained by the wind and carried into the building.
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The circadian rhythm of the body can be entrained by exposure to light.
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The sleep-wake cycle can be entrained by regular bedtime and wake-up times.
entrained Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: entrained in Brief
The verb 'entrained' [en-treynd] means to carry or transport something along with a current, such as air or water. It can also refer to synchronizing biological rhythms with an external cycle, as in the case of the sleep-wake cycle. Examples include 'The wind entrained the sand and carried it away.' and 'The circadian rhythm of the body can be entrained by exposure to light.'
