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twine vs entwine

entwine vs twine

twine is a noun but entwine is not a noun.

twine and entwine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twine Yes No Yes No
entwine No No Yes No
As verbs, twine and entwine are synonyms defined as:
  • twine and entwine: spin, wind, or twist together
Other synonyms of twine include enlace, interlace, intertwine, lace.
As verbs, entwine is a hyponym of twine; that is, entwine is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than twine:
  • twine: form into a spiral shape
  • entwine: spin, wind, or twist together
twine (noun) entwine (noun)
a lightweight cord
twine (verb) entwine (verb)
spin, wind, or twist together spin, wind, or twist together
make by twisting together or intertwining tie or link together
arrange or coil around
form into a spiral shape
Difference between twine and entwine

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