unfolding

[ʌnˈfəʊldɪŋ]

unfolding Definition

• 1. the process of revealing or becoming known
• 2. the process of opening or unfolding something that has been folded

Using unfolding: Examples

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

• Example

  The unfolding of the mystery kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

• Example

  The unfolding of the map revealed a hidden treasure.

• Example

  The unfolding of the flower petals was a beautiful sight to behold.

unfolding Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unfolding

• development
• evolution
• progression
• unwrapping
• expansion

Antonyms for unfolding

• concealment
• hiding
• covering

Phrases with unfolding

• unfold the story

  to reveal the details of a story

  Example

  The journalist unfolded the story of the corruption scandal.

• unfold the plan

  to reveal or explain a plan

  Example

  The CEO unfolded the company's expansion plan to the board of directors.

• unfold the truth

  to reveal the truth about something

  Example

  The detective unfolded the truth about the murder case.

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Summary: unfolding in Brief

The term 'unfolding' [ʌnˈfəʊldɪŋ] refers to the process of revealing or becoming known, as in 'The unfolding of the mystery kept the audience on the edge of their seats.' It can also refer to the process of opening or unfolding something that has been folded, as in 'The unfolding of the map revealed a hidden treasure.' 'Unfolding' is often used in phrases like 'unfold the story,' 'unfold the plan,' and 'unfold the truth,' which denote revealing details, explaining plans, and uncovering the truth.