unravelled

un·rav·el

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-rav-uh l]
- /ʌnˈræv əl/
- /ʌnˈræv.əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-rav-uh l]
- /ʌnˈræv əl/

Definitions of unravelled word

verb with object unravelled to separate or disentangle the threads of (a woven or knitted fabric, a rope, etc.). 1
verb with object unravelled to free from complication or difficulty; make plain or clear; solve: to unravel a situation; to unravel a mystery. 1
verb with object unravelled Informal. to take apart; undo; destroy (a plan, agreement, or arrangement). 1
verb without object unravelled to become unraveled. 1
verb unravelled (British) simple past tense and past participle of unravel. 0

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Origin of unravelled

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 Unravelled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unravelled

unravelled 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.

According to our data about 61% 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.

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Synonyms for unravelled

adjective unravelled

frayed — a raveled or worn part, as in cloth: frays at the toes of well-worn sneakers.

Just one Synonym for unravelled