# intertwined

/ˌɪntɝtˈwaɪnd/ (US) · /ˌɪntətwˈaɪnd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/intertwined
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

twisted together or closely connected. You use this when two things are so mixed that it is hard to separate them.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often follows a linking verb like 'become' or 'remain'; frequently used with the preposition 'with'.

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