Definitions and Examples of untwist, unwind, unravel
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
untwist
To undo or straighten out something that has been twisted.
Example
He had to untwist the wires to fix the electrical connection.
To relax and let go of stress or tension; to undo something that has been wound up.
Example
After a long day at work, she likes to unwind by taking a hot bath.
To undo or separate the threads of a woven or knitted fabric; to solve or explain a mystery or problem.
Example
She had to unravel the tangled yarn before she could start knitting.
Key Differences: untwist vs unwind vs unravel
- 1Untwist is used when something has been twisted and needs to be straightened out.
- 2Unwind is used when someone needs to relax and let go of stress or tension.
- 3Unravel is used when something has been woven or knitted and needs to be separated into individual threads.
Effective Usage of untwist, unwind, unravel
- 1Crafts: Use untwist and unravel when working with yarn, thread, or other materials that can become tangled.
- 2Relaxation: Use unwind to describe activities that help people relax and reduce stress.
- 3Problem-solving: Use unravel to describe the process of solving a mystery or untangling a complicated problem.
Remember this!
The antonyms of entwine describe the process of undoing or separating twisted or tangled things. Use untwist to straighten out something that has been twisted, unwind to relax and let go of stress or tension, and unravel to separate the threads of a woven or knitted fabric or to solve a mystery or problem.
