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.
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The director interspersed the movie with flashbacks.
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The author interspersed the text with illustrations.
intersperse Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with intersperse
occurring at intervals among other things
Example
The conversation was interspersed with long pauses.
to scatter or distribute something throughout something else
Example
The artist interspersed gold leaf throughout the painting.
to insert something at intervals in something else
Example
The chef interspersed the dish with fresh herbs.
Origins of intersperse
from Latin 'inter' meaning 'between' and 'sparsus' meaning 'scattered'
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.'
