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- [uhn-wahynd]
- /ʌnˈwaɪnd/
- /ʌnˈwaɪnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-wahynd]
- /ʌnˈwaɪnd/
Definitions of unwind word
- verb with object unwind to undo or loosen from or as if from a coiled condition: to unwind a rolled bandage; to unwind a coiled rope. 1
- verb with object unwind to reduce the tension of; relax: to unwind a person with a drink. 1
- verb with object unwind to disentangle or disengage; untwist: to unwind one's legs from around the stool. 1
- verb without object unwind to become unwound. 1
- verb without object unwind to become relieved of tension; relax: After work we can have a drink and unwind. 1
- transitive verb unwind string, etc. 1
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Origin of unwind
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English onwinden; see un-2, wind2
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Parts of speech for Unwind
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unwind popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unwind usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unwind
verb unwind
- breathe easy — to take air, oxygen, etc., into the lungs and expel it; inhale and exhale; respire.
- cool off — If someone or something cools off, or if you cool them off, they become cooler after having been hot.
- develop — When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe.
- drowse — to be sleepy or half-asleep.
- ease off — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
Antonyms for unwind
verb unwind
- corkscrew — A corkscrew is a device for pulling corks out of bottles.
- entwine — Wind or twist together ; interweave.
- wind — the act of winding.
- wreathe — to encircle or adorn with or as with a wreath.
- wreathed — a circular band of flowers, foliage, or any ornamental work, for adorning the head or for any decorative purpose; a garland or chaplet.
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