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Untied: meaning, definitions and examples

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untied

 

[ ʌnˈtaɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

status change

Untied refers to the action of loosening or releasing something that is tied or fastened. It can describe a physical action, such as untying shoelaces, or be used metaphorically to indicate the release of constraints or obligations.

Synonyms

disengaged, loosened, released, unfastened

Examples of usage

  • She untied her shoes after a long day.
  • He finally untied himself from his commitments.
  • The child untied the ribbon on the gift.
  • The rope was untied to free the boat.

Translations

Translations of the word "untied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desatado

🇮🇳 खुला हुआ

🇩🇪 gelöst

🇮🇩 terlepas

🇺🇦 розв'язаний

🇵🇱 rozwiązany

🇯🇵 解放された

🇫🇷 délacé

🇪🇸 desatado

🇹🇷 çözülen

🇰🇷 풀린

🇸🇦 مفكوك

🇨🇿 uvolněný

🇸🇰 rozviazaný

🇨🇳 解开的

🇸🇮 razvezan

🇮🇸 leysir

🇰🇿 босатылған

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლებული

🇦🇿 açıq

🇲🇽 desatado

Etymology

The word 'untied' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', combined with 'tied', the past participle of 'tie'. 'Tie' comes from the Middle English word 'tie', which comes from the Old English 'tīgan', which means 'to pull or draw'. The form 'untied' emphasizes the action of undoing what was previously tied. The concept of tying and untying has been prevalent in various cultures as it relates to daily life tasks, such as fastening clothing, shoes, and packages, making the term widely recognized across different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,524, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.