untie
/ˌʌnˈtaɪ/
un · tie
/ˌʌn · ˈtaɪ/
English Definition
v. loosen, undo a knot
Significado en Español
desatar, deshacer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cởi, tháo
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Example Sentence
Untie your shoelaces.
解开鞋带。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
un(open)+tie(tie).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “untie”?
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A
Detach
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B
Attach
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C
Combine
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D
Bind
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A — Detach.
“untie” means v. loosen, undo a knot
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It took her several minutes to ______ the tightly knotted rope.
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A
fasten
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B
tighten
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C
untie
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D
secure
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C — untie.
“untie” means v. loosen, undo a knot
Common questions about “untie”
What does “untie” mean?
untie — v. loosen, undo a knot. In Chinese: 解开，松开.
How do you pronounce “untie”?
untie is pronounced /ˌʌnˈtaɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: un · tie.
How do you use “untie” in a sentence?
Untie your shoelaces. (解开鞋带。)
What are synonyms for “untie”?
loosen, undo — all close in meaning to untie (v. loosen, undo a knot).
Is “untie” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. untie appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “untie”?
un(open)+tie(tie).
