Unfolds Meaning in English
word · lemma: unfold
ənˈfoʊɫdz
uhn-FOHLDZ
ʌnfˈəʊldz
un-FOHLDZ
Definition
To open something that was folded or to happen or become clear over time; often used to describe events becoming known or developing.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (opening something) and figuratively (events, stories, truths). Common in narratives: 'as the story unfolds'. Usually more formal or literary; informal speech may use 'happens' or 'comes out' instead.
Spanish: se despliega - se desarrollaPortuguese (BR): se desenrola - se desenvolvePortuguese (PT): desdobra-se - desenvolve-seChinese (Simplified): 展开 - 展现Chinese (Traditional): 展開 - 展現Hindi: खुलता है - सामने आता हैArabic: يتكشف - يتطورBengali: খুলে যায় - প্রকাশ পায়Russian: разворачивается - раскрываетсяJapanese: 展開する - 明らかになるVietnamese: mở ra - diễn ra - hé lộKorean: 펼쳐지다 - 드러나다Turkish: açılır - ortaya çıkarUrdu: کھلتا ہے - سامنے آتا ہےIndonesian: terbuka - terungkap
Example Sentences
The map unfolds when you open it.
basic
The story unfolds slowly in the movie.
basic
A new adventure unfolds every day.
basic
Let's watch how the evening unfolds.
natural
As the mystery unfolds, more secrets are revealed.
natural
I love the way the show unfolds one surprise after another.
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