Undid: meaning, definitions and examples
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undid
[ ʌnˈdɪd ]
past simple
Undid is the past tense of the verb 'undo'. It means to reverse the action of something that was previously done or to correct or remove its effects. This term is often used in contexts where someone is trying to fix a mistake or revert to a previous state. For example, in editing, 'undid' can refer to removing the latest change made to a document.
Synonyms
canceled, removed, retracted, reversed
Examples of usage
- I undid the last changes I made to the document.
- He undid the knot in the rope.
- She undid the top button of her shirt.
- They undid the effects of last year's renovation.
Translations
Translations of the word "undid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desfeito
🇮🇳 बिगाड़ना
🇩🇪 rückgängig gemacht
🇮🇩 dibatalkan
🇺🇦 скасовано
🇵🇱 cofnięty
🇯🇵 元に戻す
🇫🇷 annulé
🇪🇸 deshecho
🇹🇷 geri alındı
🇰🇷 실행 취소됨
🇸🇦 ملغى
🇨🇿 vráceno
🇸🇰 zrušené
🇨🇳 撤销
🇸🇮 razveljavljen
🇮🇸 afturkallaður
🇰🇿 қайтарылған
🇬🇪 გაუქმებული
🇦🇿 geri alındı
🇲🇽 deshecho
Etymology
The word 'undid' is derived from the prefix 'un-' which means 'to reverse a state or action', and the root word 'did', which is the past tense of 'do'. The term has its roots in Old English, with 'do' coming from the Proto-West Germanic word 'dōną', meaning 'to perform or to execute'. As a compound of un- and did, 'undid' first appeared in English literature during the Middle Ages, and has been commonly used since the late 14th century. The prefix 'un-' has been a part of English since its earliest forms, denoting negation or reversal, making 'undid' a logical linguistic formation. The use of 'undid' has remained consistent through the centuries, mainly in contexts involving correcting actions, negating previous states, or removing the effects of something that has been done.