Meaning of the word unravel in English

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unravel

US /ʌnˈræv.əl/

UK /ʌnˈræv.əl/

undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads)

Example:

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She carefully unraveled the tangled yarn.

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The sweater began to unravel at the seams.

Synonym:

untangle disentangle unwind unpick undo

investigate and solve (a mystery or puzzle)

Example:

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Detectives worked tirelessly to unravel the complex plot.

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The journalist tried to unravel the truth behind the scandal.

Synonym:

solve resolve explain clarify decipher

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