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twine vs intertwine

intertwine vs twine

twine is a noun but intertwine is not a noun.

twine and intertwine both are verbs.

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

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