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- [in-ter-leys, in-ter-leys]
- /ˌɪn tərˈleɪs, ˈɪn tərˌleɪs/
- /ˌɪn.təˈleɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ter-leys, in-ter-leys]
- /ˌɪn tərˈleɪs, ˈɪn tərˌleɪs/
Definitions of interlace word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of INTERLACE progressive coding 3
- verb without object interlace to cross one another, typically passing alternately over and under, as if woven together; intertwine: Their hands interlaced. 1
- verb with object interlace to unite or arrange (threads, strips, parts, branches, etc.) so as to intercross one another, passing alternately over and under; intertwine. 1
- verb with object interlace to mingle; blend. 1
- verb with object interlace to diversify, as with threads woven in. 1
- verb with object interlace to intersperse; intermingle: She interlaced her lecture on Schubert with some of his songs. 1
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Origin of interlace
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; inter- + lace; replacing Middle English entrelacen < Middle French en-trelacer
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Parts of speech for Interlace
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interlace popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interlace
verb interlace
- interweave — to weave together, as threads, strands, branches, or roots.
- twine — a strong thread or string composed of two or more strands twisted together.
- alternate — When you alternate two things, you keep using one then the other. When one thing alternates with another, the first regularly occurs after the other.
- mix — to combine (substances, elements, things, etc.) into one mass, collection, or assemblage, generally with a thorough blending of the constituents.
- braid — Braid is a narrow piece of decorated cloth or twisted threads, which is used to decorate clothes or curtains.
noun interlace
- lacework — lace (def 1).
- tracery — ornamental work consisting of ramified ribs, bars, or the like, as in the upper part of a Gothic window, in panels, screens, etc.
- fretwork — ornamental work consisting of interlacing parts, especially work in which the design is formed by perforation.
- filigree — delicate ornamental work of fine silver, gold, or other metal wires, especially lacy jewelers' work of scrolls and arabesques.
Antonyms for interlace
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