intersperse

[ˌɪntərˈspɜːs]

intersperse Definition

  • 1to scatter or distribute things among other things, especially in a random or alternating pattern
  • 2to insert something at intervals in something else

Using intersperse: Examples

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

  • Example

    The flowers were interspersed with herbs in the garden.

  • Example

    The director interspersed the movie with flashbacks.

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    The author interspersed the text with illustrations.

intersperse Synonyms and Antonyms

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Origins of intersperse

from Latin 'inter' meaning 'between' and 'sparsus' meaning 'scattered'

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Summary: intersperse in Brief

The verb 'intersperse' [ˌɪntərˈspɜːs] means to scatter or distribute things among other things, especially in a random or alternating pattern. It can also mean to insert something at intervals in something else. Examples include 'The director interspersed the movie with flashbacks,' and 'The author interspersed the text with illustrations.' 'Intersperse' is often used with the preposition 'with,' as in 'The conversation was interspersed with long pauses.'