unravel

/(ˌ)ʌnˈɹævl̩/verb
Middle School
1

To cause (something) to no longer be ravelled or tangled; to disentangle, to untangle.

2

To separate the threads of (something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric).

3

To separate the connected or united parts of (something); to throw (something) into disorder; to confound, to confuse, to disintegrate.

4

To clear (something) from complication or difficulty; to investigate and solve (a mystery, a problem, etc.); to disentangle, to unfold, to work out.

5

To reverse or undo (something); to annul, to negate.

6

To become no longer ravelled or tangled.

7

Of threads: to become separated from something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric; also, of something knitted or woven: to separate into threads; to come apart.

8

Of a thing: to have its connected or united parts separated; to be thrown into disorder; to become confused or undone; to collapse.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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