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unraveled

The correct spelling is unraveled.

How to pronounce unraveled

verb

Say it like: Unr-ave-led

The correct spelling is unraveled. To separate the threads (of); disentangle. For example: "Mother couldn't unravel the ball of wool after the cat had played with it."

Usage Examples

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

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To separate the threads (of); disentangle.
  2. 2.(of threads, etc.) To become separated; (of something woven, knitted, etc.) to come apart.
  3. 3.To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.
  4. 4.To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.
  5. 5.To become undone; to collapse.

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