particle
unquote
Unquote (particle) means Said aloud to mark the end of a quotation, often paired with "quote" at the start. Example: “He said, quote, "I will not resign," unquote.”
particle
1
Said aloud to mark the end of a quotation, often paired with "quote" at the start.
"He said, quote, "I will not resign," unquote."
verb
1
To restore quoted text to its original, unquoted form.
"The editor unquoted the passage before publishing it as a paraphrase."
How to use unquote
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA spoken marker used to close a quotation, so the listener knows exactly where it ends.
Common pairings
quote unquote
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- unquotes
- Past tense
- unquoted
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He said, quote, "I will not resign," _____.
Etymology
From un- + quote; some suggest it began as an eggcorn of "end quote."
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What does “unquote” mean?
The word “unquote” means said aloud to mark the end of a quotation, often paired with "quote" at the start. In plain terms, a spoken marker used to close a quotation, so the listener knows exactly where it ends.
How do you use “unquote” in a sentence?
Here is “unquote” used in a sentence: “He said, quote, "I will not resign," unquote.”
What part of speech is “unquote”?
Depending on how it is used, “unquote” can be a particle and a verb.
How many meanings does “unquote” have?
“Unquote” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: said aloud to mark the end of a quotation, often paired with "quote" at the start.
