unstick

un·stick

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-stik]
- /ʌnˈstɪk/
- /ˈʌnˈstɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-stik]
- /ʌnˈstɪk/

Definitions of unstick word

verb with object unstick to free, as one thing stuck to another. 1
verb without object unstick to become unstuck: Finally, the car's horn unstuck. 1
intransitive verb unstick airplane: lift off 1
transitive verb unstick free, loosen 1
transitive verb unstick airplane: cause to fly 1
verb unstick If you unstick something or if it unsticks, it becomes separated from the thing that it was stuck to. 0

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Origin of unstick

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1700-10; un-2 + stick2

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Parts of speech for Unstick

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unstick

unstick popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% 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.

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Synonyms for unstick

verb unstick

disenthrall — to free from bondage; liberate: to be disenthralled from morbid fantasies.
disenthralled — to free from bondage; liberate: to be disenthralled from morbid fantasies.
disenthralling — to free from bondage; liberate: to be disenthralled from morbid fantasies.
ease off — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.

All 9 Synonyms of unstick

Antonyms for unstick

verb unstick

audiotape — Audiotape is magnetic tape which is used to record sound.
bond — A bond between people is a strong feeling of friendship, love, or shared beliefs and experiences that unites them.
braze — to decorate with, make like, or make of brass
brazes — to unite (metal objects) at high temperatures by applying any of various nonferrous solders.
fasten — to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.

All 18 Antonyms of unstick

unstick

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unstick usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for unstick

verb unstick

Antonyms for unstick

verb unstick

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