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- Dictionaryunravel/ʌnˈravl/
verb
- 1. undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads). Similar Opposite
- 2. investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling): "they were attempting to unravel the cause of death" Similar Opposite
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Unravel means to separate something into threads or fibers, or to solve a mystery or problem. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts with examples and synonyms.
- English (US)
unravel verb (SUBJECT) [ I or T ] If you unravel a...
- Unravelled
UNRAVELLED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of...
- Simplified
UNRAVEL translate: 布, （把布、结或线团）解开;拆散, 事情或问题,...
- Vietnamese Translation
UNRAVEL translate: tháo, gỡ ra, sổ mép, xơ ra, làm sáng tỏ....
- English (US)
Unravel means to disentangle, separate, or clear up something. It can be used as a transitive or intransitive verb. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.
to separate or disentangle the threads of (a woven or knitted fabric, a rope, etc.). to free from complication or difficulty; make plain or clear; solve: to unravel a situation; to unravel a mystery. Informal. to take apart; undo; destroy (a plan, agreement, or arrangement).
Unravel means to separate something into threads or fibers, to solve a mystery or problem, or to lose control of a situation. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts with examples and related words.
Unravel means to separate threads that are twisted, woven or knitted, or to explain something that is difficult to understand. Learn how to use this verb with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.
Something that's unraveled has been completely undone, whether it's a spool of thread, some knotty shoelaces, or your mental state after a long and frustrating day. You can also unravel a mystery by picking it apart, untangling the details or just following the trail of clues like a line of string.
1. (Knitting & Sewing) ( tr) to reduce (something knitted or woven) to separate strands. 2. ( tr) to undo or untangle (something tangled or knotted) 3. ( tr) to explain or solve: the mystery was unravelled. 4. ( intr) to become unravelled. unˈraveller n. unˈravelment n.
