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intertwine vs twine

twine vs intertwine

intertwine is not a noun while twine is a noun.

intertwine and twine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intertwine No No Yes No
twine Yes No Yes No
As verbs, intertwine and twine are synonyms defined as:
  • intertwine and twine: spin, wind, or twist together
Other synonyms of intertwine include enlace, entwine, interlace, lace.
As verbs, twine is a hypernym of intertwine; that is, twine is a word with a broader meaning than intertwine:
  • intertwine: spin, wind, or twist together
  • twine: form into a spiral shape
Other hypernyms of intertwine include distort, twist.
intertwine (noun) twine (noun)
a lightweight cord
intertwine (verb) twine (verb)
spin, wind, or twist together spin, wind, or twist together
make a loop in make by twisting together or intertwining
make lacework by knotting or looping arrange or coil around
form into a spiral shape
Difference between intertwine and twine

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