English dictionary
unravel
verbPronunciation
/ʌnˈɹævəl/
Audio pronunciation
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Definitions
verb
- To separate the threads (of); disentangle.
- (of threads, etc.) To become separated; (of something woven, knitted, etc.) to come apart.
- To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.
- To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.
- To become undone; to collapse.
Example sentences
Mother couldn't unravel the ball of wool after the cat had played with it.
to unravel a mystery
to unravel the broad consensus which was created