Synonyms of unravel

Antonyms of unravel

Collocations of unravel

plot
Frequency: 75 %

The author slowly unraveled the intricate plot of the novel.

mystery
Frequency: 70 %

The detective worked tirelessly to unravel the mystery.

tangled
Frequency: 60 %

The vines were so tangled that it took hours to unravel them.

thread
Frequency: 50 %

She carefully unraveled the tangled thread to continue sewing.

knit
Frequency: 45 %

She had to carefully unravel the knit sweater to fix a mistake.

Idiomatic Expressions for unravel

  • Phrase: unravel a sweater
    Meaning: to undo or untangle the threads of a knitted garment
    Usage: She had to carefully unravel the sweater to fix the hole in it.