unpack
Unpack (verb) means to take items out of a suitcase, box, or other container. Example: “She unpacked her suitcase as soon as she got to the hotel.”
How to use unpack
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTaking things out of a container, or breaking a complex idea down piece by piece.
Word forms
unpacked past tense, unpacks singular
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She _____ her suitcase as soon as she got to the hotel.
Etymology
From Middle English unpakken, from un- + pack.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unpack” mean?
The word “unpack” means to take items out of a suitcase, box, or other container. In plain terms, taking things out of a container, or breaking a complex idea down piece by piece.
How do you pronounce “unpack”?
“Unpack” is pronounced uhn-PAK (/ʌnˈpæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “unpack” in a sentence?
Here is “unpack” used in a sentence: “She unpacked her suitcase as soon as she got to the hotel.”
What is the opposite of “unpack”?
The opposite of “unpack” — its antonyms — is pack.
What part of speech is “unpack”?
“Unpack” is a verb.
Where does the word “unpack” come from?
The word “unpack” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unpakken, from un- + pack.
How many meanings does “unpack” have?
“Unpack” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to take items out of a suitcase, box, or other container.
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