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Definition of untie

untie

/ʌnˈtaɪ/
un · tie
Adjective:untied
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Past Simple:untied
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Past Participle:untied
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Present Participle:untying
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untie Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To unfasten, loosen, or undo something that is tied with a knot, cord, or ribbon.

Example

"He sat on the porch step to untie his muddy boots after the long hike."

2

To free or release a person, animal, or object from bonds, ropes, or physical restraints.

Example

"The dockhands hurried to untie the sailboat from the pier before the tide went out."

3

To become unfastened or undone (of a knot, shoelace, or cord).

Example

"Double-knot your shoelaces so they do not untie while you are running on the track."

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• Rhymes for untie

• Nearby Words

untidily
untidiness
untidy
untie
until
untilled
untimed

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English untigan, formed from the reversative prefix un- and tigan ('to tie'), which is related to teag ('cord, band, or tie').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Untie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/untie
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