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detangle

/diˈtæŋɡəl/ /ˌdiːˈtæŋɡəl/

Meanings
verb
To disentangle, remove tangles from (especially hair).

Examples :

"After swimming, I need to detangle my long hair. "
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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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long noun

/ˈlɔːŋ/ /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/

A long vowel.

"The "o" in "boat" is a long vowel sound. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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tangles noun

/ˈtæŋɡəlz/

A tangled twisted mass.

"The cat's yarn basket was a mess of tangles after playing with it all morning. "

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remove noun

/ɹɪˈmuːv/

The act of removing something.

"The removal of the old furniture was a big project for the family. "

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swimming noun

/ˈswɪmɪŋ/

The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.

"My favorite weekend activity is swimming. "

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disentangle verb

[ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡəɫ]

To free something from entanglement; to extricate or unknot.

"I had to disentangle him from his own shoelaces."

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hair noun

/heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ [hiə] /hɛə/

A pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals.

"My son's new haircut revealed his dark brown hair. "

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my interjection

/mi/

Used to express surprise, shock or amazement.

"My, what big teeth you have!"

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need noun

/niːd/

A requirement for something; something needed.

"My family's biggest need right now is a new car. "