unravel

Meanings

• Verb

  To undo or untangle something, especially a complicated or complex situation, problem, or mystery.

  - "The detective was able to unravel the mystery of the stolen jewels."
  - "After hours of research, she finally unraveled the secret to the ancient recipe."

• Verb

  To separate the threads or fibers of something, such as a knitted fabric or a ball of yarn.

  - "I spent hours unraveling the sweater to fix the hole."
  - "The archeologist carefully unraveled the mummy's bandages."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌnˈɹævəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94709655"

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Synonyms

solve , unriddle , disentangle , unsnarl

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unravel
unravel , table , gravel , mable , label , travel

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Variants

List of all variants of unravel that leads to same result
unravel , unraveled , unraveling , unravelled , unravelling , unravels

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Etymology

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Old English 'unravelen' from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'ravelen' meaning 'to entangle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unravel' can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of revealing hidden truths or solving complex problems.

2. In knitting, 'unravel' refers to the process of separating the threads or fibers of a knitted fabric to undo mistakes or repair damage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Untangle: Synonym of 'unravel' that refers to the act of separating or disentangling something.

2. Mystery: A complex problem or situation that requires solving, often involving hidden truths or secrets.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unravel' is often used metaphorically to describe the process of revealing hidden truths or solving complex problems. In art, it can refer to the process of separating threads or fibers to create new works.

How to Memorize "unravel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of untangling a ball of yarn or unraveling a complicated mystery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unravel' with the image of a detective solving a mystery or a person untangling a knot.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unraveling Mysteries' to remember the meaning of the word.

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