Untangle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Untangle is a verb meaning (transitive) To remove tangles or knots from.
Meaning
(transitive) To remove tangles or knots from.
More Meanings
- (transitive, by extension, figurative) To remove confusion or mystery from.
Example Sentences
With gentle combing, untangle your hair.
It took a while, but he finally untangled the problem.
Word Forms
- untangles
- untangling
- untangled
Synonyms for untangle
Depending on context, synonyms include disentangle, feeze, unravel, unsnarl, tangle, enmesh.
Antonyms for untangle
Common opposites include tangle, ravel, knot.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unravel, disentangle, extricate, unpick, disencumber, unscramble.
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