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raveled

rav·el
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rav-uh l]
    • /ˈræv əl/
    • /ˈræv.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

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

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Synonyms for raveled

verb raveled

  • enchained — Simple past form of enchain.
  • intertwisted — Simple past tense and past participle of intertwist.

noun raveled

  • flossed — Simple past tense and past participle of floss.
  • woofed — Simple past tense and past participle of woof.

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