CEFR B2

unravel

verb

Meaning

To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads; to separate or untangle something complex.

Examples

She spent hours trying to unravel the knot in the fishing line.
The detective worked tirelessly to unravel the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact.

Synonyms: untangle, disentangle, solve, decipher, elucidate

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unravel (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈrævəl/

Definition

To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads; to separate or untangle something complex.

Examples

She spent hours trying to unravel the knot in the fishing line.
The detective worked tirelessly to unravel the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact.
As the story progressed, the complex plot began to unravel, revealing surprising connections.

How to Use unravel

unravel a mystery/secret/plot (collocation): To discover or explain the facts of a complicated situation or story. — "The journalist tried to unravel the truth behind the company's sudden collapse."
unravel itself (idiom): For a complex situation to gradually become clear or resolved on its own. — "We just need to be patient and let the situation unravel itself."

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