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- [uhn-cheyn]
- /ʌnˈtʃeɪn/
- /ˈʌnˈʧeɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-cheyn]
- /ʌnˈtʃeɪn/
Definitions of unchain word
- verb with object unchain to free from or as if from chains; set free. 1
- transitive verb unchain set free 1
- verb unchain to remove a chain or chains from 0
- verb unchain to set at liberty; make free 0
- verb unchain To remove chains from; to free; to liberate. 0
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Origin of unchain
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
First recorded in 1575-85; un-2 + chain
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Parts of speech for Unchain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unchain popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unchain usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unchain
verb unchain
- affranchise — to release from servitude or an obligation
- bailed — Also, bailer. a bucket, dipper, or other container used for bailing.
- bailing — Also, bailer. a bucket, dipper, or other container used for bailing.
- buy out — If you buy someone out, you buy their share of something such as a company or piece of property that you previously owned together.
- cast loose — to untie or unfasten; become or set free
Antonyms for unchain
verb unchain
- bracketed — a support, as of metal or wood, projecting from a wall or the like to hold or bear the weight of a shelf, part of a cornice, etc.
- bracketing — a set of brackets
- button down — (of a shirt collar) having buttonholes so it can be buttoned to the body of the shirt.
- cinched — a strong girth used on stock saddles, having a ring at each end to which a strap running from the saddle is secured.
- cinching — a strong girth used on stock saddles, having a ring at each end to which a strap running from the saddle is secured.
Top questions with unchain
- how to play unchain my heart on guitar?
- who wrote unchain my heart?
- who sings unchain my heart?
See also
Matching words
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