Pronunciation: /ˈwoʊvən/

Definitions of woven

verb past participle of weave, meaning to form (cloth) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them.

Example Sentences

A1 She woven a beautiful scarf for her grandmother.

A2 The basket was woven from natural fibers.

B1 The intricate design was carefully woven into the tapestry.

B2 The stories of the past are woven into the fabric of our culture.

C1 The author skillfully woven together multiple plot lines in the novel.

C2 The themes of love and loss are intricately woven throughout the film.

adjective made by weaving, especially in a particular way or pattern.

Example Sentences

A1 The woven basket was filled with colorful fruits.

A2 She wore a woven bracelet that she bought at the market.

B1 The tapestry hanging on the wall was intricately woven with different patterns.

B2 The rug in the living room was hand-woven and incredibly soft.

C1 The history of the ancient civilization was woven into the tapestries found in the museum.

C2 The author's words were woven together in such a way that it created a masterpiece of storytelling.

Examples of woven in a Sentence

formal The intricate tapestry was carefully woven by skilled artisans.

informal I love the cozy blanket that was woven by my grandma.

slang Check out this dope hat, it's woven with some cool patterns.

figurative The story of their friendship was woven through the ups and downs of life.

Grammatical Forms of woven

past tense

wove

plural

wovens

comparative

more woven

superlative

most woven

present tense

weave

future tense

will weave

perfect tense

have woven

continuous tense

is weaving

singular

woven

positive degree

woven

infinitive

to weave

gerund

weaving

participle

woven

Origin and Evolution of woven

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'woven' originated from the Old English word 'wefan' which means to weave or interlace.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'woven' has retained its original meaning of creating fabric by interlacing threads, but it has also been metaphorically used to describe the interconnection of ideas or elements in a complex manner.