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Meaning of tangle
The primary meaning of the word "tangle" is to twist or turn together into a confused or complicated state.
Etymology of tangle
The word "tangle" originated from Old English "tangol" or "tangel", which is derived from "tang" meaning "to take hold of" or "to seize"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a variety of confused or complicated states, including physical objects, situations, and ideas
Synonyms
Definitions
- To twist or turn together into a confused or complicated state
- * A twisted or confused mass of something, such as threads, hair, or branches
- * A complicated or confusing situation
Usage Examples
- The wires got tangled together in the box
- * She tried to untangle the knot in her hair
- * The plot of the movie was a complex tangle of twists and turns
Antonyms
simplicity
clarity
order
neatness
tidiness
organization
coherence
unity
harmony
precision
accuracy
straightforwardness
ease
facility
freedom
liberation
release
unraveling
untangling
disentanglement
solution
resolution
answer
explanation