Untwist

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtwɪst/

Definitions of untwist

verb to reverse the twisting of something, to undo a twist

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to untwist the knot in her shoelaces.

A2 The magician untwisted the balloon animal to create a new shape.

B1 The detective was able to untwist the complicated plot and solve the case.

B2 The engineer had to untwist the wires in order to fix the electrical problem.

C1 The master puzzle solver could untwist even the most challenging brain teasers.

C2 The therapist helped her untwist the deep-seated emotional issues that were holding her back.

Examples of untwist in a Sentence

formal She carefully untwisted the wires to ensure proper connection.

informal I had to untwist the cap to open the bottle.

slang I had to untwist the story to get to the truth.

figurative He had to untwist his thoughts before making a decision.

Grammatical Forms of untwist

• past tense: untwisted
• plural: untwists
• comparative: more untwisted
• superlative: most untwisted
• present tense: untwists
• future tense: will untwist
• perfect tense: has untwisted
• continuous tense: is untwisting
• singular: untwist
• positive degree: untwist
• infinitive: untwist
• gerund: untwisting
• participle: untwisted

Origin and Evolution of untwist

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'untwist' originated from the Old English word 'untwistian' which means to separate or undo twisted threads.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'untwist' has retained its original meaning of undoing twists or tangles, but has also been used more broadly to describe unraveling or untangling any complex situation or problem.