Unravel in English dictionary

  • unravel

    Meanings and definitions of "Unravel"

    • verb
      (transitive)
      To separate the threads (of); disentangle.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To become undone; to collapse.
    • verb
      (transitive, figuratively)
      To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.
    • verb
      (transitive, figuratively)
      To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.
    • to separate the threads (of)
    • verb
      become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of; "unravel the thread"
    • verb
      become undone; "the sweater unraveled"
    • verb
      disentangle; "can you unravel the mystery?"

    Synonyms of "Unravel" in English dictionary

    straighten out, disentangle, unscramble are the top synonyms of "Unravel" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "Unravel" in English dictionary

    knot, ravel are the top antonyms of "Unravel" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Unravel

    • unravel ( third-person singular simple present unravels, present participle unraveling or unravelling, simple past and past participle unraveled or unravelled)
    • unravel (third-person singular simple present unravels, present participle unraveling or unravelling, simple past and past participle unraveled or unravelled)
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