entangled
adjective11 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8
entangled in8.2
Used to specify the situation or thing one is entangled in (e.g., a dispute, a net).
Used to specify the person, group, or thing one is entangled with.
Indicates a very serious or profound level of involvement.
Shows that the level of involvement is growing over time.
Specifically refers to being involved in a romantic or sexual relationship.
Emphasizes that it's impossible to get free from the situation.
A more formal way to say 'hopelessly entangled', suggesting a very complex connection.
be entangled8.0
Used to describe the state of being tangled or involved.
Similar to 'become entangled', often used in more informal contexts.
Indicates the process of starting to be tangled or involved.
To discover that one is unexpectedly in a complicated situation.