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Interweave: Definition, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：interconnect deeply (interweave)
interweave
/ˌɪntərˈwiːv/
v.
to be connected or combined in a very close way, like ideas or stories.
interconnect deeply
➕
/ˌɪntərkəˈnekt ˈdiːpli/
v.
To integrate or connect elements, such as ideas, stories, or experiences, in a very close and intricate manner.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Prefix 'inter-' (between) + 'weave' (to interlace threads).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine two threads 'inter' crossing as they 'weave' into a single fabric.
📖 Example
The author's personal experiences are interwoven with fictional events throughout the novel, making it feel incredibly real.
The author's personal experiences are deeply interconnected with fictional events throughout the novel, creating an intensely lifelike feel.
🔗 Collocations
interweave with – to be intricately mixed with something else
interweave together – to combine separate elements into a unified whole
interweave into – to incorporate something into a larger structure or narrative
🔄 Synonyms
intertwine (v.) – to twist or be twisted together, often used figuratively
interlace (v.) – to cross or be crossed over each other in a pattern
blend (v.) – to mix smoothly and inseparably
🚫 Antonyms
separate (v.) – to cause to move apart or stop being connected
disconnect (v.) – to break the connection between two things
divide (v.) – to split into separate parts or groups
🌱 Derivatives
interwoven (adj.) – having been intricately combined or twisted together
interweaving (n.) – the action or process of combining closely
interweaver (n.) – one who or that which interweaves
📖 Cultural Story
From Middle English 'enterweven', combining Latin 'inter' and Old English 'wefan'. Often used in literature to describe the blending of narratives or themes.
Meaning 2：twist together (interweave)
interweave
/ˌɪntərˈwiːv/
v.
to twist two or more things together, like threads or strips of material.
twist together
➕
/twɪst təˈɡɛðər/
v.
To physically twist or lace two or more strands, strips, or threads together by passing them over and under each other.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
To make a strong basket, you need to interweave the strips of willow tightly so they won't come apart.
To create a durable basket, you must twist the willow strips together tightly to prevent them from separating.
🔗 Collocations
interweave strands – to twist together separate fibers or threads
interweave strips – to lace narrow pieces of material together
interweave fibers – to combine thin threads or filaments by crossing them
🔄 Synonyms
intertwine (v.) – to twist together so as to form a single coil or mass
braid (v.) – to interlace three or more strands to form a cord
plait (v.) – to weave together strands of hair, straw, or other material
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
interwoven (adj.) – physically twisted together
interweaver (n.) – a tool or person that performs the act of interweaving
interweaving (n.) – the process of twisting materials together
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