Basic Details
Word: Untie
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To loosen or remove a knot or fastened item.
Synonyms: Loosen, Release, Unfasten
Antonyms: Tie, Fasten, Secure
Idioms and Phrases
- Untie the knot: To resolve a complicated situation or problem. Example: "The team worked together to untie the knot of issues in their project."
- Talk until the ropes untie: To discuss a matter until it becomes very simple or clear. Example: "Lets sit down and talk until the ropes untie, so we can understand what we need to do."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I was able to untie the shoelaces without any trouble.
Example 2: She needs to untie her hair from the messy bun to let it flow freely.
Example 3: The strong wind made it difficult to untie the boat from the dock.
Fun Fact
The word "untie" is formed by adding the prefix "un-" to the word "tie," which means to fasten. The prefix "un-" indicates the opposite, making "untie" mean to reverse the act of tying something.
Famous Quote
"The greatest problem in communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished." George Bernard Shaw. This relates to "untie" in terms of resolving misunderstandings or tight situations.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "untie" mean?
a) To make a knot
b) To loosen a knot
c) To create a bond
d) To restrict
Answer: b) To loosen a knot
2. Which of these is a synonym of "untie"?
a) Fasten
b) Release
c) Tie
d) Secure
Answer: b) Release
3. Which sentence uses "untie" correctly?
a) I will untie the gift with great care.
b) Please untie the chair to make it comfortable.
c) He will untie the river.
d) They untie the homework assignment for better grades.
Answer: a) I will untie the gift with great care.
4. Which idiom means to solve a complicated situation?
a) Talk until the ropes untie
b) Tied in knots
c) As easy as pie
d) Jump through hoops
Answer: a) Talk until the ropes untie
5. What is the opposite of "untie"?
a) Deploy
b) Tie
c) Heal
d) Swing
Answer: b) Tie
