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unsnarl

un·snarl
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-snahrl]
    • /ʌnˈsnɑrl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-snahrl]
    • /ʌnˈsnɑrl/

Definitions of unsnarl word

  • verb with object unsnarl to bring out of a snarled condition; disentangle. 1
  • verb unsnarl to free from a snarl or tangle 0
  • verb transitive unsnarl to free of snarls; untangle 0
  • verb unsnarl To remove or undo a snarl. 0

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Origin of unsnarl

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; un-2 + snarl2

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Parts of speech for Unsnarl

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unsnarl popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

unsnarl usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unsnarl

verb unsnarl

  • cut the gordian knot — to find a quick, bold solution for a perplexing problem
  • disembroil — to free from embroilment, entanglement, or confusion.
  • disentangle — Free (something or someone) from an entanglement; extricate.
  • get to the bottom of — to discover the real truth about
  • let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.

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