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- [uhn-rav-uh l]
- /ʌnˈræv əl/
- /ʌnˈræv.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-rav-uh l]
- /ʌnˈræv əl/
Definitions of unraveling word
- verb with object unraveling to separate or disentangle the threads of (a woven or knitted fabric, a rope, etc.). 1
- verb with object unraveling to free from complication or difficulty; make plain or clear; solve: to unravel a situation; to unravel a mystery. 1
- verb with object unraveling Informal. to take apart; undo; destroy (a plan, agreement, or arrangement). 1
- verb without object unraveling to become unraveled. 1
- verb unraveling (American) present participle of unravel. 0
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Origin of unraveling
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; un-2 + ravel
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Parts of speech for Unraveling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unraveling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unraveling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unraveling
noun unraveling
- adulthood — Adulthood is the state of being an adult.
- band-aid — A Band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body.
- chrysalides — the hard-shelled pupa of a moth or butterfly; an obtect pupa.
- chrysalis — A chrysalis is a butterfly or moth in the stage between being a larva and an adult.
- development — Development is the gradual growth or formation of something.
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