Definition of unravel verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [transitive, intransitive] unravel (something) if you unravel threads that are twisted, woven or knitted, or if they unravel, they become …

Explanation of the difference between unraveling and unravelling with example usage of each in context.

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    Something that's unraveled has been completely undone, whether it's a spool of thread, some knotty shoelaces, or your mental state after a long and frustrating day. You can also unravel a mystery by …

  1. to separate or disentangle the threads of (a fabric, rope, etc.). 2. to free from complications; make plain or clear; solve: to unravel a mystery. 3. to take apart; undo; destroy (a plan, agreement, or …
  2. Synonyms for UNRAVELING: fraying, disentangling, untwisting, undoing, untangling, smoothing, unweaving, unbraiding; Antonyms of UNRAVELING: entangling, snarling, tangling, tying, winding, …

    His frequent absences from home caused his marriage to unravel. I feel like my life is unraveling.

    His frequent absences from home caused his marriage to unravel. I feel like my life is unraveling.

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