unravel
🇺🇸
/ʌnˈrævl/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈrævl/
verb
R
To separate threads that are twisted, woven, or knitted together.
I unraveled the scarf to reuse the yarn.
R
To fall apart or break down.
The plan started to unravel when it rained on the day of the event.
R
To explain or make clear something that is confusing or mysterious.
The detective worked to unravel the mystery of the stolen painting.
translation
To separate threads that are twisted, woven, or knitted together.; To fall apart or break down.; To explain or make clear something that is confusing or mysterious.
Word Forms
3rd Present
unravels
Past
unraveled
Perfect
unraveled
Progressive
unraveling