unchain
Unchain (verb) means to remove the chains binding someone or something. Example: “The rescuers unchained the dog from the fence.”
How to use unchain
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take the chains off something, literally or as a way of freeing it from restrictions.
Word forms
unchained past tense, unchains singular
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The rescuers _____ the dog from the fence.
Etymology
From un- + chain.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for unchain
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What does “unchain” mean?
The word “unchain” means to remove the chains binding someone or something. In plain terms, to take the chains off something, literally or as a way of freeing it from restrictions.
How do you pronounce “unchain”?
“Unchain” is pronounced uhn-CHAYN (/ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “unchain” in a sentence?
Here is “unchain” used in a sentence: “The rescuers unchained the dog from the fence.”
What is another word for “unchain”?
Words with a similar meaning to “unchain” include unfetter.
What part of speech is “unchain”?
“Unchain” is a verb.
How many meanings does “unchain” have?
“Unchain” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to remove the chains binding someone or something.