untangle

Meanings

• verb

  To make (something) free from tangles or knots

  - "I untangled the necklace after it got tangled."
  - "Can you untangle the headphones before we start the movie?"

• verb

  To solve or explain something that is complicated or difficult to understand

  - "The detective was able to untangle the complex web of lies."
  - "The economist was able to untangle the intricacies of the tax code."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

tangle

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Synonyms

disentangle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with untangle
angle , tangle , pangle , mangle , dangle , strangle

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Variants

List of all variants of untangle that leads to same result
untangle , untangled , untangles , untangling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to loosen', from Old English untangian, from un- 'not' + tangian 'to entangle'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'untangle' is often used in the context of technology, particularly in relation to computer networks.

2. The process of untangling a knot is believed to have therapeutic benefits, as it can help reduce stress and anxiety.

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Related Concepts

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1. disentangle: A related term meaning 'to separate or free from something that is complex or confusing'. For example, 'The scientists were able to disentangle the cause and effect relationships in the data.'

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Culture

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In literature, 'untangle' is often used metaphorically to describe the process of solving a problem or untangling a complicated situation. In art, there are various depictions of people untangling knots or knots being untangled, symbolizing overcoming obstacles or challenges.

How to Memorize "untangle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine untangling a ball of yarn or a knot in a rope to remember the meaning of 'untangle'. Visualize the process of making something free from tangles or knots.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'untangle' with the idea of solving a problem or untangling a complicated situation. Think about untangling a necklace or untangling a web of lies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Untangle Me' to remember the meaning of 'untangle'. U is for untangle, T is for troubles, A is for answers, N is for needs, G is for goals, and L is for liberation.

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