entangled

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entangled

The kitten became entangled in a ball of yarn.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Twisted together in a dense, confused mass: Describes things that are intertwined or knotted together in a complicated, messy way, making separation difficult.
    • Involved in a complicated, difficult, or compromising situation: Describes a state of being deeply involved in something complex, problematic, or morally difficult, often against one's will or better judgment.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective (Physical):
    • The fisherman carefully cut the entangled dolphin free from the net.
    • Her hair was so entangled after the windy walk that it took an hour to brush.
  • Adjective (Situational):
    • He became entangled in a web of lies.
    • The two companies are entangled in a lengthy legal dispute.
Advanced Usage
  • "To become/get entangled in/with": A common verbal phrase describing the process of entering a complicated physical or situational state.
    • The kite string became entangled in the branches of the tree.
    • She warned him not to get entangled with people who had dubious reputations.
Variants and Related Words
  • Entangle (verb): To cause something to become twisted together or involved in a complicated situation.
    • The vines entangled the old fence.
    • Don't entangle me in your schemes.
  • Entanglement (noun): The state of being entangled; a complicated or compromising situation.
    • The entanglement of wires behind the desk was a safety hazard.
    • Their romantic entanglement was the talk of the office.
Synonyms
  • Tangled, knotted, snarled, matted (for physical meaning).
  • Involved, embroiled, ensnared, enmeshed (for situational meaning).
Antonyms
  • Untangled, free, clear, disentangled, liberated.
Related Phrases
  • Quantum entanglement (noun - specialized): A physics concept where particles become linked and share a state, such that actions on one affect the other, regardless of distance.
    • Scientists are studying quantum entanglement for use in advanced computing.
entangled

The kitten became entangled in a ball of yarn.

Adjective
  1. involved in difficulties
  2. twisted together in a tangled mass
    • toiled through entangled growths of mesquite
  3. deeply involved especially in something complicated
    • embroiled in the conflict
    • felt unwilling entangled in their affairs

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