Word: Entanglement
Part of Speech: Noun
Basic Definition: "Entanglement" refers to a situation where things are twisted or caught together in a way that makes it hard to separate them. You can think of it as being stuck or trapped in a complicated way.
Usage Instructions: You can use "entanglement" to describe both physical situations (like ropes or wires that are tangled) and metaphorical situations (like complicated relationships or problems).
Example Sentence: - The fishing line got into an entanglement with seaweed, making it difficult for the fishermen to pull it in.
Advanced Usage: In a more abstract sense, "entanglement" is often used in scientific contexts, such as physics, to describe particles that are linked together in a way that the state of one particle instantly affects the other, regardless of distance.
Word Variants: - Entangle (verb): To cause something to become twisted or caught in something else. - Example: "He tried to entangle the strings of the kite to keep it from flying away." - Entangled (adjective): Describing something that is caught or twisted together. - Example: "The entangled vines made it hard to walk through the garden."
Different Meanings: 1. Physical Meaning: As mentioned, it can refer to objects being physically caught together. 2. Social/Emotional Meaning: It can describe complex relationships or problems that are difficult to resolve. - Example: "Their lives became an entanglement of secrets and lies."
Synonyms: - Tangle - Snare - Involvement - Complication
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - Get caught up in: To become involved in a complicated situation. - Example: "She got caught up in the entanglement of their friendship drama." - In a web of: To be involved in a complicated situation that is hard to escape.