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unravel

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Verb — To untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together.

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How to use unravel

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unravel a mystery unravel the truth begin to unravel unravel a plot

Etymology

From un- ("reverse of") plus ravel, "to tangle" — so literally "to un-tangle."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unravel” mean?

The word “unravel” means to untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together. In plain terms, to undo something tangled or confusing, either literally (knots, fabric) or figuratively (mysteries, plans falling apart).

How do you pronounce “unravel”?

“Unravel” is pronounced uhn-RA-vuhl (/ˌʌnˈɹævəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “unravel” in a sentence?

Here is “unravel” used in a sentence: “She patiently unravelled the tangled ball of wool.”

What part of speech is “unravel”?

“Unravel” is a verb.

How many meanings does “unravel” have?

“Unravel” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together.

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