intersperse — to place or scatter things among or between other things at intervals
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to place or scatter things among or between other things at intervals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrs/
Example Sentences
- The teacher interspersed the boring lecture with funny memes to keep students awake.
- The garden was beautifully designed with roses interspersed among the lavender bushes.
- He interspersed his workout with snack breaks, which definitely defeated the purpose.
intersperse
VERB[/ˌɪntərˈspɜːrs/]
to place or scatter things among or between other things at intervals
The florist interspersed bright red roses among the white lilies to add contrast.
Woman strategically placing purses between party guests at intervals
Intersperse diverse petals between each verse.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'interspersus', the past participle of 'interspergere', meaning 'to scatter between'. It combines the prefix 'inter-' (between) with 'spargere' (to scatter or spread).
Breakdown
inter- (between) + sperse (scatter, from Latin spargere) = intersperse
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📝Examples
“The teacher interspersed the boring lecture with funny memes to keep students awake.”
“The garden was beautifully designed with roses interspersed among the lavender bushes.”
“He interspersed his workout with snack breaks, which definitely defeated the purpose.”
“The documentary interspersed interviews with historical footage.”
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