Entangle

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

Definitions of entangle

verb to cause to become twisted together or caught in a tangled mass

Example Sentences

A1 The cat got entangled in the yarn.

A2 I accidentally entangled my headphones in my bag.

B1 The vines entangle the trees in the forest.

B2 The detective tried to entangle the suspect in a web of lies.

C1 The complicated legal case entangled multiple parties in a complex legal battle.

C2 The political scandal entangled high-ranking officials in a web of corruption.

Examples of entangle in a Sentence

formal The intricate network of wires entangle the machinery, making it difficult to repair.

informal I accidentally entangle my headphones every time I put them in my pocket.

slang Don't entangle yourself in unnecessary drama.

figurative Her emotions were so entangled that she couldn't make a clear decision.

Grammatical Forms of entangle

• past tense: entangled
• plural: entangles
• comparative: more entangled
• superlative: most entangled
• present tense: entangle
• future tense: will entangle
• perfect tense: have entangled
• continuous tense: is entangling
• singular: entangle
• positive degree: entangle
• infinitive: to entangle
• gerund: entangling
• participle: entangled

Origin and Evolution of entangle

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'entangle' originated from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into' and the Middle English word 'tangle' meaning 'to mix up or confuse'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'entangle' has retained its original meaning of getting twisted or caught up in something, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe getting involved in complicated or difficult situations.