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- [rav-uh l]
- /ˈræv əl/
- /ˈræv.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rav-uh l]
- /ˈræv əl/
Definitions of raveled word
- verb with object raveled to disentangle or unravel the threads or fibers of (a woven or knitted fabric, rope, etc.). 1
- verb with object raveled to tangle or entangle. 1
- verb with object raveled to involve; confuse; perplex. 1
- verb with object raveled to make clear; unravel (often followed by out). 1
- verb without object raveled to become disjoined thread by thread or fiber by fiber; fray. 1
- verb without object raveled to become tangled. 1
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Origin of raveled
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
First recorded in 1575-85, ravel is from the Dutch word rafelen
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Parts of speech for Raveled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
raveled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
raveled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for raveled
verb raveled
- enchained — Simple past form of enchain.
- intertwisted — Simple past tense and past participle of intertwist.
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