Unwrap: meaning, definitions and examples

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unwrap

[ ʌnˈræp ]

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gifts

To remove the wrapping from something. To reveal what is hidden or secret. To undo or reverse a decision or situation.

Synonyms

open, reveal, undo

Examples of usage

I can't wait to unwrap my birthday presents!
She slowly unwrapped the mysterious package.
The investigation began to unwrap the truth behind the scandal.
After much consideration, the company decided to unwrap their previous decision.

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candy

A type of sweet that is typically covered in a wrapper. A sweet treat enjoyed by many.

Synonyms

candy, sweet, treat

Examples of usage

She handed out unwrapped candies to the children.
I love to indulge in unwrapped chocolate bars.

Translations

Translations of the word "unwrap" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desembrulhar

🇮🇳 अनावरण करना

🇩🇪 auspacken

🇮🇩 membuka

🇺🇦 розгорнути

🇵🇱 rozpakować

🇯🇵 開ける (あける)

🇫🇷 déballer

🇪🇸 desenvolver

🇹🇷 açmak

🇰🇷 풀다 (풀어내다)

🇸🇦 فك

🇨🇿 rozbalit

🇸🇰 rozbaliť

🇨🇳 解开 (jiěkāi)

🇸🇮 razviti

🇮🇸 taka utan af

🇰🇿 ашу

🇬🇪 გახსნა

🇦🇿 açmaq

🇲🇽 desenvolver

Word origin

The word unwrap originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'wrap' which dates back to the 14th century. 'Wrap' comes from the Old English 'wrappian' which means 'to wind, cover, or conceal'. Over time, the prefix 'un-' has been used to create words that denote the reversal or removal of an action, as seen in 'unwrap'. The word has evolved to encompass the act of revealing or undoing something that is covered or hidden.

See also: wrap, wrapped, wrapper, wrappers, wrapping, wrappings.