entangle
|en/tan/gle|
B2
/ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/
to twist or involve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'entangle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'entanglen,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'tangle' meant 'to twist together.'
Historical Evolution
'entanglen' transformed into the modern English word 'entangle' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to twist together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to involve in difficulties or complications.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to cause to become twisted together with or caught in.
The fishing line got entangled in the seaweed.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40