interweave
|in/ter/weave|
B2
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/ˌɪntərˈwiːv/
🇬🇧
/ˌɪntəˈwiːv/
woven together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interweave' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'weven,' where 'weven' meant 'to weave.'
Historical Evolution
'weven' transformed into the modern English word 'weave,' and with the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' or 'among,' it became 'interweave.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to weave between or among,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to weave together; to intertwine.
The artist interweaves different colors to create a vibrant tapestry.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'interweave'.
The stories were interwoven to create a complex narrative.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45