entwined
|en-twined|
B2
/ɪnˈtwaɪnd/
(entwine)
twist together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'entwine' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'entwynen,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'twynen' meant 'to twine.'
Historical Evolution
'entwynen' transformed into the modern English word 'entwine' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to twist together,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to twist or twine together.
The vines entwined around the tree trunk.
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Adjective 1
closely connected or linked.
Their lives were entwined from the moment they met.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45