unknot

[ʌnˈnɒt]

unknot Definition

• 1. to untie a knot or knots
• 2. to solve a problem or difficulty

Using unknot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unknot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She carefully unknots the tangled thread.

• Example

  He was able to unknot the mystery and find the culprit.

• Example

  It took me a while to unknot the problem, but I finally figured it out.

unknot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unknot

• untangle
• unravel
• undo
• solve
• resolve

Antonyms for unknot

• knot
• tangle
• complicate

Phrases with unknot

• unknot one's stomach

  to relieve oneself of anxiety or nervousness

  Example

  Taking deep breaths helped her to unknot her stomach before the presentation.

• unknot the tie

  to loosen or remove one's necktie, often as a sign of relaxation or informality

  Example

  After a long day at work, he couldn't wait to get home and unknot his tie.

• unknot the shoelaces

  to untie one's shoelaces, often as a sign of comfort or relaxation

  Example

  As soon as she got home, she kicked off her shoes and unknot her shoelaces.

Origins of unknot

from un- (expressing reversal) + knot

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Summary: unknot in Brief

The verb 'unknot' [ʌnˈnɒt] means to untie a knot or solve a problem. It is often used in phrases like 'unknot one's stomach,' meaning to relieve oneself of anxiety, and 'unknot the tie,' meaning to loosen or remove one's necktie as a sign of relaxation.