Basic Details
Word: Tangle
Part of Speech: Verb (can also be a noun)
Meaning: To twist together in a messy way; to become confused or complicated.
Synonyms: Entangle, twist, knot
Antonyms: Untangle, straighten
Idioms and Phrases
- In a tangle: To be in a confusing or difficult situation. Example: "After forgetting my homework at home, I found myself in a tangle with my teacher."
- Tangled up in details: To become overwhelmed by the small, unimportant facts instead of focusing on the main idea. Example: "When planning the party, she got tangled up in details and forgot to send out invitations."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The long spaghetti began to tangle together, making it difficult to eat.
Example 2: As I tried to untangle the necklace from my jewellery box, I realised it had been in a tangle for years.
Example 3: The children accidentally got their skipping ropes in a tangle during playtime.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "tangle" comes from an Old Norse word "tangr," which means "to 'snare' or 'a clutch'"? It used to refer to anything that could catch or ensnare something else.
Famous Quote
"Were all tangled up in this crazy thing called life." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tangle" mean?
a) To straighten out
b) To twist together in a messy way
c) To clean up
d) To put in order
Answer: b) To twist together in a messy way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tangle"?
a) Untangle
b) Entangle
c) Order
d) Clean
Answer: b) Entangle
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "tangle"?
a) Tangled
b) Knot
c) Untangle
d) Twist
Answer: c) Untangle
4. Which sentence uses "tangle" correctly?
a) The cat tried to tangle with the yarn.
b) I will tangle my toys later.
c) The ropes were tangled in a knot.
d) She had no tangle to complain about.
Answer: c) The ropes were tangled in a knot.
5. Which idiom means being confused or in trouble?
a) Tangled up in details
b) As straight as an arrow
c) A tangled web
d) All tied up
Answer: a) Tangled up in details
