Is there a difference between “enmesh” and “entangle”?
Is there a difference between these two words? If yes, what is it?
From Oxford English Dictionary,
enmesh
- transitive. To surround with meshes; to catch or entangle in, or as in, a net. Also of the net, and fig.
- fig. To entrap, entangle; to make (thought) complicated.
Enmesh seems to be very similar to entangle. What is the minor difference between them, if not subtle?
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Is there a difference between these two words? If yes, what is it?
From Oxford English Dictionary,
enmesh
- transitive. To surround with meshes; to catch or entangle in, or as in, a net. Also of the net, and fig.
- fig. To entrap, entangle; to make (thought) complicated.
Enmesh seems to be very similar to entangle. What is the minor difference between them, if not subtle?
differences
asked 2 days ago
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I'm flagging this as off-topic ("no research / ELL"). Hi xuhdev, did you consult a dictionary before you asked here? Our Help Centre says "Be sure to mention the research you've done and what you're still hoping to learn!" For further guidance, see How to Ask. :-)
– Chappo
2 days ago
"Enmesh" implies a certain degree of order.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Enmeshed gears: duckduckgo.com/?q=enmeshed+gears&t=ffsb&ia=web
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago
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Is there a difference between these two words? If yes, what is it?
From Oxford English Dictionary,
enmesh
- transitive. To surround with meshes; to catch or entangle in, or as in, a net. Also of the net, and fig.
- fig. To entrap, entangle; to make (thought) complicated.
Enmesh seems to be very similar to entangle. What is the minor difference between them, if not subtle?
differences
asked 2 days ago
xuhdevxuhdev
2491411
Is there a difference between these two words? If yes, what is it?
From Oxford English Dictionary,
enmesh
- transitive. To surround with meshes; to catch or entangle in, or as in, a net. Also of the net, and fig.
- fig. To entrap, entangle; to make (thought) complicated.
Enmesh seems to be very similar to entangle. What is the minor difference between them, if not subtle?
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I'm flagging this as off-topic ("no research / ELL"). Hi xuhdev, did you consult a dictionary before you asked here? Our Help Centre says "Be sure to mention the research you've done and what you're still hoping to learn!" For further guidance, see How to Ask. :-)
– Chappo
2 days ago
"Enmesh" implies a certain degree of order.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Enmeshed gears: duckduckgo.com/?q=enmeshed+gears&t=ffsb&ia=web
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago
add a comment |
I'm flagging this as off-topic ("no research / ELL"). Hi xuhdev, did you consult a dictionary before you asked here? Our Help Centre says "Be sure to mention the research you've done and what you're still hoping to learn!" For further guidance, see How to Ask. :-)
– Chappo
2 days ago
"Enmesh" implies a certain degree of order.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Enmeshed gears: duckduckgo.com/?q=enmeshed+gears&t=ffsb&ia=web
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago
I'm flagging this as off-topic ("no research / ELL"). Hi xuhdev, did you consult a dictionary before you asked here? Our Help Centre says "Be sure to mention the research you've done and what you're still hoping to learn!" For further guidance, see How to Ask. :-)
– Chappo
2 days ago
I'm flagging this as off-topic ("no research / ELL"). Hi xuhdev, did you consult a dictionary before you asked here? Our Help Centre says "Be sure to mention the research you've done and what you're still hoping to learn!" For further guidance, see How to Ask. :-)
– Chappo
2 days ago
"Enmesh" implies a certain degree of order.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
"Enmesh" implies a certain degree of order.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Enmeshed gears: duckduckgo.com/?q=enmeshed+gears&t=ffsb&ia=web
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago
Enmeshed gears: duckduckgo.com/?q=enmeshed+gears&t=ffsb&ia=web
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago
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From your own quoted definition:
enmesh
- transitive. To surround with meshes; to catch or entangle in, or as in, a net. Also of the net, and fig.
whereas entangle means:
- Cause to become twisted together with or caught in.
Therefore entangling in a net is enmeshing. But you can entangle two pieces of string together, or entangle someone in a rope; there's no mesh/net here, so it's not enmeshing.
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From your own quoted definition:
enmesh
- transitive. To surround with meshes; to catch or entangle in, or as in, a net. Also of the net, and fig.
whereas entangle means:
- Cause to become twisted together with or caught in.
Therefore entangling in a net is enmeshing. But you can entangle two pieces of string together, or entangle someone in a rope; there's no mesh/net here, so it's not enmeshing.
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From your own quoted definition:
enmesh
- transitive. To surround with meshes; to catch or entangle in, or as in, a net. Also of the net, and fig.
whereas entangle means:
- Cause to become twisted together with or caught in.
Therefore entangling in a net is enmeshing. But you can entangle two pieces of string together, or entangle someone in a rope; there's no mesh/net here, so it's not enmeshing.
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From your own quoted definition:
enmesh
- transitive. To surround with meshes; to catch or entangle in, or as in, a net. Also of the net, and fig.
whereas entangle means:
- Cause to become twisted together with or caught in.
Therefore entangling in a net is enmeshing. But you can entangle two pieces of string together, or entangle someone in a rope; there's no mesh/net here, so it's not enmeshing.
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From your own quoted definition:
enmesh
- transitive. To surround with meshes; to catch or entangle in, or as in, a net. Also of the net, and fig.
whereas entangle means:
- Cause to become twisted together with or caught in.
Therefore entangling in a net is enmeshing. But you can entangle two pieces of string together, or entangle someone in a rope; there's no mesh/net here, so it's not enmeshing.
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I'm flagging this as off-topic ("no research / ELL"). Hi xuhdev, did you consult a dictionary before you asked here? Our Help Centre says "Be sure to mention the research you've done and what you're still hoping to learn!" For further guidance, see How to Ask. :-)
– Chappo
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"Enmesh" implies a certain degree of order.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Enmeshed gears: duckduckgo.com/?q=enmeshed+gears&t=ffsb&ia=web
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago