intertwined

[ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd]

intertwined Definition

  • 1twisted or woven together, or closely connected so as to be difficult to separate
  • 2coexisting or occurring together in a way that is mutually dependent

Using intertwined: Examples

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

  • Example

    The roots of the trees were intertwined.

  • Example

    Their fates were intertwined from the beginning.

  • Example

    The two stories are intertwined and cannot be separated.

intertwined Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with intertwined

  • holding hands with fingers laced together

    Example

    They walked along the beach with their intertwined fingers.

  • intertwined destinies

    two or more people's futures that are closely linked and dependent on each other

    Example

    The two countries' intertwined destinies meant that they had to work together to solve the crisis.

  • intertwined plotlines

    two or more storylines in a book, movie, or TV show that are closely connected and dependent on each other

    Example

    The movie's intertwined plotlines made it difficult to follow at times.

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Summary: intertwined in Brief

The adjective 'intertwined' [ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd] describes things that are twisted or woven together, or closely connected in a way that is difficult to separate. It can refer to physical objects like intertwined roots, or abstract concepts like intertwined destinies. The phrase 'intertwined plotlines' is often used to describe complex movies or TV shows with multiple storylines that are closely connected.

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