Untying: meaning, definitions and examples
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untying
[ สnหtaษชษชล ]
action of loosening
Untying refers to the act of loosening or removing a tie, knot, or binding. It often involves the application of physical force to release something that has been secured.
Synonyms
loosen, release, unbind, unfasten
Examples of usage
- He began untying the rope that bound the boxes together.
- She was untying her shoelaces before stepping into the house.
- The child was untying the present with excitement.
Translations
Translations of the word "untying" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desatar
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช entknoten
๐ฎ๐ฉ melepaskan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะฒ'ัะทัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ rozwiฤ zywanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใปใฉใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉfaire
๐ช๐ธ desatar
๐น๐ท รงรถzme
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู
๐จ๐ฟ rozvรกzรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozviazanie
๐จ๐ณ ่งฃๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ razvezati
๐ฎ๐ธ leysa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aรงma
๐ฒ๐ฝ desatar
Word origin
The word 'untie' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation or reversal, combined with the verb 'tie'. The roots of 'tie' trace back to the Old English 'tฤซgan', related to the concept of fastening together. 'Untie' entered the English language around the late Middle Ages, reflecting the need to describe the action of loosening or releasing something that has been tied. Throughout history, the act of tying and untying has held practical significance in various trades, crafts, and everyday life. It has also been metaphorically used in literature and art to signify the release of constraints or the liberation of ideas.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,664 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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