untie
1 antonyms and opposites of untie, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To undo a knot or something tied.
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How to use untie
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English untien, unteyen, untyȝen, untiȝen, from Old English untīġan (“to untie”), equivalent to un- + tie.
Full origin of untie →Frequently asked questions
What does “untie” mean?
The word “untie” means to undo a knot or something tied. In plain terms, to loosen or undo something that was tied.
How do you pronounce “untie”?
“Untie” is pronounced uhn-TEYE (/ʌnˈtaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “untie” in a sentence?
Here is “untie” used in a sentence: “She knelt down to untie her shoelaces.”
What is another word for “untie”?
Words with a similar meaning to “untie” include unfasten.
What is the opposite of “untie”?
The opposite of “untie” — its antonyms — is tie.
What part of speech is “untie”?
“Untie” is a verb.
How many meanings does “untie” have?
“Untie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to undo a knot or something tied.