Unwrap: meaning, definitions and examples

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unwrap

 

[ สŒnหˆrรฆp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desembrulhar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคพเคตเคฐเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช auspacken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะณะพั€ะฝัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpakowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–‹ใ‘ใ‚‹ (ใ‚ใ‘ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉballer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desenvolver

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€๋‹ค (ํ’€์–ด๋‚ด๋‹ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozbalit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozbaliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃๅผ€ (jiฤ›kฤi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ taka utan af

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desenvolver

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,559 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.