woven
/wi:v/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Made by interlacing threads or strips: Describes an object or material created by weaving, where threads or other elements are passed over and under each other to form a whole.
- Figuratively, intricately combined: Describes elements that are skillfully integrated or blended together into a complex whole.
Usage
- As an adjective:
- It is used to describe the construction of fabrics, baskets, or similar items.
- It is used to describe how different elements (like stories, ideas, or melodies) are combined.
- It is typically placed before a noun (e.g., woven fabric) or after a linking verb (e.g., The story is intricately woven).
Examples
- Describing physical objects:
- She bought a beautiful woven blanket from the market.
- The artisan displayed a collection of finely woven baskets.
- Describing abstract combinations:
- The author masterfully created a woven narrative of three different timelines.
- The composer created a symphony with woven melodies from different cultures.
Advanced Usage
- "tightly woven": Describes something where the elements are very closely and securely interlaced or integrated.
- The plot was a tightly woven mystery with no loose ends.
- "loosely woven": Describes something where the elements are not tightly integrated or where the fabric has an open structure.
- The scarf was made from a loosely woven wool, making it light and airy.
Variants and Related Words
- Weave (verb): To form fabric or an object by interlacing threads. To combine elements into a complex whole.
- She learned to weave on a traditional loom.
- He can weave personal anecdotes into his lectures.
- Wove (verb, past tense of weave): The simple past tense form of "weave."
- She wove the threads together yesterday.
- Weaver (noun): A person who weaves fabric.
- The weaver worked at her loom all day.
Synonyms
- Interlaced: Crossed or laced together.
- Interwoven: Woven together (often used figuratively like "woven").
- Plaited: Braided or woven together (often for hair or specific materials like straw).
Antonyms
- Knitted: Made by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
- Felted: Made by matting fibers together using heat, moisture, and pressure.
- Unwoven: Not made by weaving; not interlaced.
Adjective
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made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
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woven fabrics
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woven baskets
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the incidents woven into the story
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folk songs woven into a symphony
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