Word
intertwined
Phoneticsin·ter·twined, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪntɝtˈwaɪnd/
UK/ˌɪntətwˈaɪnd/
Definition
adj. twisted together or closely connected. You use this when two things are so mixed that it is hard to separate them.
adj. twisted or braided together; closely connected or involved in a way that makes separation difficult. Often used to describe complex relationships or physical objects.
Examples
“The two trees have intertwined branches.”
“The histories of the two neighboring countries are so intertwined that you cannot study one without the other.”
“In his latest novel, the author presents three seemingly unrelated plot lines that become increasingly intertwined until they converge in a single, dramatic conclusion.”
Examples
simple
“The two trees have intertwined branches.”
contextual
“The histories of the two neighboring countries are so intertwined that you cannot study one without the other.”
complex
“In his latest novel, the author presents three seemingly unrelated plot lines that become increasingly intertwined until they converge in a single, dramatic conclusion.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'become' or 'remain'; frequently used with the preposition 'with'.
Real-World Examples
“Woven among the stories about oak trees, intertwined roots and sheltering canopies were dark warnings about not working together and the threat posed by the United States.” “Read in the context of the uprising that produced it, however, the decision illustrates how resource extraction, racialized labor and the expansion of federal power had become intertwined.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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