Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

unstick

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.67 in modern English

Syllables: un-stick
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To free from the condition of being stuck.

Transitive verb

verb

To become freed from a stuck condition.

Intransitive verb

verb

To leave the ground during takeoff.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"Add the rice and sauté until the first few grains begin to brown (about 3 minutes). Add peas, stock, and salt. Mix well and be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to unstick any rice."
"Starting to panic, I stepped back and put my foot right through the door. Outside, Nelson laughed. The door unstuck. I hopped on one leg as it swung outward, carrying my boot."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English stick English unstick From un- + stick.

Usage

Inflected Forms

unsticks (present, singular) unsticking (participle, present) unstuck (participle, past) unstuck (past)

Phrases

come unstuck

Rhymes With

pick quick sick click stick kick dick nick trick technique thick creek

Questions

What does unstick mean?: To free from the condition of being stuck.
Where does unstick come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English stick English unstick From un- + stick.

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