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

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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA spoken marker used to close a quotation, so the listener knows exactly where it ends.

Common pairings

quote unquote

Word forms

unquoted past tense, unquotes singular

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Etymology

From un- + quote; some suggest it began as an eggcorn of "end quote."

Rhymes for unquote

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Frequently asked questions

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.