untie (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtaɪ/

Definition

To loosen or undo something that is tied, fastened, or wrapped.

Examples

• Please untie the knot in the rope.

• She managed to untie the shoelaces that were stuck.

• He carefully untied the ribbon from the gift box.

How to Use untie

untie something (prepositional phrase)

To loosen or undo something that is tied or fastened. — "He helped her untie the scarf from around her neck."

Synonyms of untie

Words with a similar meaning to untie:

• loosen
• unfasten
• undo
• release

Antonyms of untie

Words with the opposite meaning to untie:

• tie
• fasten
• bind

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