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Weave

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Common
~ 5400
~ 5400, Common
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To form fabric by interlacing threads, To move in and out or sway from side to side, To create a complex story or pattern

Weave - Meanings

To form fabric by interlacing threads

Example: She learned how to weave a beautiful tapestry in her art class.
Usage: formalContext: arts and crafts, textile industry
Note: Commonly used in the context of creating textiles or fabrics by intertwining threads or yarns.

To move in and out or sway from side to side

Example: The car weaved through traffic to reach the hospital quickly.
Usage: informalContext: driving, navigating through obstacles
Note: Used to describe a back-and-forth or zigzag movement, especially while driving or maneuvering through obstacles.

To create a complex story or pattern

Example: The author skillfully weaved together multiple plotlines in the novel.
Usage: formalContext: literature, storytelling
Note: Often used in the context of storytelling or writing to describe the intricate blending of different elements to create a cohesive narrative.

Weave's synonyms

interlace

To interlace means to weave or twist together.
Example: She interlaced the different colored threads to create a beautiful pattern.
Note: Interlace is often used in the context of intertwining or entwining different elements, such as threads or strands.

plait

To plait means to braid or weave together strands of material.
Example: She plaited her hair into a neat braid.
Note: Plait specifically refers to weaving strands of material, like hair or fabric, into a braid or similar structure.

intertwine

To intertwine means to twist or twine together.
Example: The vines intertwined around the trellis, creating a natural canopy.
Note: Intertwine emphasizes the act of twisting or twining elements together, often resulting in an interconnected or tangled structure.

entwine

To entwine means to twist or twine around each other.
Example: The dancers' arms entwined as they moved gracefully across the stage.
Note: Entwine is similar to intertwine but may imply a closer wrapping or coiling of elements around each other.

Weave expressions, common phrases

Weave a story

To weave a story means to create or tell a story with skill and artistry, often making it engaging or imaginative.
Example: She can weave a captivating story that keeps everyone entertained.
Note: It uses 'weave' metaphorically to imply creating something intricate or elaborate.

Weave through traffic

To weave through traffic means to navigate or move skillfully through a crowded or congested area, such as traffic.
Example: The motorcyclist expertly weaved through the traffic to reach his destination faster.
Note: It uses 'weave' to describe a specific type of movement in a particular context.

Weave a basket

To weave a basket means to create a basket by interlacing materials like reeds, twigs, or fibers.
Example: She learned how to weave a beautiful basket using natural materials.
Note: It refers to the physical act of creating a woven object.

Weave in and out

To weave in and out means to move in a winding or zigzag pattern, often through obstacles or a crowded area.
Example: The runner weaved in and out of the trees during the cross-country race.
Note: It emphasizes a back-and-forth motion or pattern of movement.

Weave a web

To weave a web means to construct a spider's web by spinning silk threads in a intricate pattern.
Example: The spider carefully weaved a web to catch its prey.
Note: It uses 'weave' in a literal sense to describe the spider's action of creating a web.

Weave your way

To weave your way means to maneuver or wind your path through a complex or challenging situation.
Example: You need to weave your way through the maze to find the exit.
Note: It focuses on navigating through a difficult or complicated environment.

Weave a pattern

To weave a pattern means to create a design by interlacing materials in a specific arrangement.
Example: She used different colored threads to weave a beautiful pattern on the fabric.
Note: It refers to creating a specific design or arrangement through weaving.

Weave everyday (slang) expressions

Snatched weave

Refers to having hair that looks impeccable, often used in a positive or complimentary way.
Example: Did you see her hair? It's snatched weave!
Note: In this context, 'weave' is referring to hair extensions or a wig.

Weave game

Refers to someone's skill or ability to style and manage their hair extensions or wig.
Example: Her weave game is strong - she can rock any style!
Note: The original word 'weave' here is used in the context of hairstyling.

Weavy

Describes hair with nice waves or curls achieved through hair extensions or a wig.
Example: That girl's hair is so weavy; it looks amazing!
Note: This slang term is an informal way of saying 'wavy'. The association with 'weave' indicates that the texture is achieved through extensions or a wig.

Laid

Means having perfectly styled hair that looks neat and well-put-together.
Example: Her hair is laid - it looks flawless!
Note: Originally, 'laid' doesn't directly relate to 'weave', but in this context, it can imply that the hair has been styled using extensions or a wig.

Slaying the weave game

Means doing exceptionally well in terms of styling, managing, and rocking hair extensions or a wig.
Example: She's been slaying the weave game lately with all those stunning hairstyles!
Note: The phrase 'weave game' is extended with 'slaying' to emphasize excelling in this skill.

Fleeky weave

Used to describe hair that is impeccably styled, looking flawless and trendy.
Example: Her hair is on fleek - that's a fleeky weave she's got!
Note: The slang term 'fleeky' is an informal way of saying 'on fleek' or 'perfect'. When combined with 'weave', it highlights the quality of the hair extensions or wig.

Natural sew-in

Refers to a type of weave installation method where hair extensions are sewn in to create a natural-looking finish.
Example: I'm loving her natural sew-in weave; it looks so realistic!
Note: The term 'sew-in' is commonly used in the hair extension industry to describe a particular method of weaving in hair extensions.

Weave - Examples

She learned how to weave baskets from her grandmother.
The spider weaves its web with great precision.
The fabric was made from a blend of different weaves.

Weave grammar

Weave - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: weave
Conjugations
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): weave
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): weaved, wove
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): woven
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): weaving
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): weaves
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): weave
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): wove
Syllabification and Stress
weave Contains 1 syllables: weave
Phonetic transcription: ˈwēv
weave , ˈwēv (The red syllable is stressed)

Weave - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
weave: ~ 5400 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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