unfreeze
Unfreeze (verb) means to thaw something that was frozen. Example: “Unfreeze the chicken in the fridge overnight before cooking.”
How to use unfreeze
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo thaw something frozen, or to make money or an account usable again after it was blocked.
Word forms
unfroze past tense, unfrozen past tense, unfreezes singular
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_____ the chicken in the fridge overnight before cooking.
Etymology
From un- + freeze.
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What does “unfreeze” mean?
The word “unfreeze” means to thaw something that was frozen. In plain terms, to thaw something frozen, or to make money or an account usable again after it was blocked.
How do you use “unfreeze” in a sentence?
Here is “unfreeze” used in a sentence: “Unfreeze the chicken in the fridge overnight before cooking.”
What is another word for “unfreeze”?
Words with a similar meaning to “unfreeze” include defrost.
What is the opposite of “unfreeze”?
The opposite of “unfreeze” — its antonyms — is freeze.
What part of speech is “unfreeze”?
“Unfreeze” is a verb.
How many meanings does “unfreeze” have?
“Unfreeze” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to thaw something that was frozen.