unstring

un·string

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-string]
- /ʌnˈstrɪŋ/
- /ˈʌn.ˈstrɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-string]
- /ʌnˈstrɪŋ/

Definitions of unstring word

verb with object unstring to deprive of strings: to unstring a violin. 1
verb with object unstring to take from a string: to unstring beads. 1
verb with object unstring to loosen the strings of: to unstring a bow. 1
verb with object unstring to relax the tension of. 1
verb with object unstring to relax unduly, or weaken (the nerves). 1
verb with object unstring to weaken the nerves of. 1

See all 13 definitions of unstring

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Origin of unstring

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15; un-2 + string

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Parts of speech for Unstring

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unstring

unstring popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

unstring usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unstring

verb unstring

make waves — a disturbance on the surface of a liquid body, as the sea or a lake, in the form of a moving ridge or swell.

Just one Synonym for unstring