Basic

tangle

/ˈtæŋɡl/

tan · gle ˈtæŋ · ɡl

English Definition

v. to twist together in a confused mass

中文释义

缠结

Significado en Español

enredo, enmarañar

한국어 뜻

얽힘, 엉킴

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

rối, mắc

Example Sentence

Her hair got tangled in the wind.

她的头发被风吹得纠缠在一起。

Synonyms

knot snarl entangle

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “tangle”:

A untangle
B straighten
C entangle
D smooth

Show answer

C — entangle. “tangle” means v. to twist together in a confused mass

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The playful kitten quickly managed to ______ the whole ball of yarn.

A smooth
B untie
C straighten
D tangle

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D — tangle. “tangle” means v. to twist together in a confused mass

Common questions about “tangle”

What does “tangle” mean?

tangle — v. to twist together in a confused mass. In Chinese: 缠结.

How do you pronounce “tangle”?

tangle is pronounced /ˈtæŋɡl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tan · gle.

How do you use “tangle” in a sentence?

Her hair got tangled in the wind. (她的头发被风吹得纠缠在一起。)

What are synonyms for “tangle”?

knot, snarl, entangle — all close in meaning to tangle (v. to twist together in a confused mass).

Is “tangle” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. tangle appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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tangle

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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