unstep

un·step

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-step]
- /ʌnˈstɛp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-step]
- /ʌnˈstɛp/

Definitions of unstep word

verb with object unstep to lift from its step, as a mast. 1
verb unstep to remove (a mast) from its step 0
verb transitive unstep to remove (a mast) from its step or socket 0

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Origin of unstep

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; un-2 + step

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Parts of speech for Unstep

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unstep

unstep popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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unstep usage trend in Literature

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