Unpen

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpɛn/

Definitions of unpen

verb to release or set free from confinement, as if taking something out of a pen or enclosure

Example Sentences

A1 Please unpen the door so we can go outside.

A2 The cat managed to unpen the latch and escape from the house.

B1 The locksmith was able to unpen the lock without causing any damage.

B2 The prisoner tried to unpen the cell door using a makeshift tool.

C1 The detective carefully unpened the sealed envelope to reveal its contents.

C2 In order to unpen the encrypted file, you will need the correct password.

Examples of unpen in a Sentence

formal The author decided to unpen his thoughts and feelings in a new book.

informal I can't believe she unpened all her secrets to him!

slang I heard he unpened some juicy gossip about the party last night.

figurative She felt like she had unpened a floodgate of emotions during their conversation.

Grammatical Forms of unpen

• past tense: unpenned
• plural: unpens
• comparative: more unpen
• superlative: most unpen
• present tense: unpens
• future tense: will unpen
• perfect tense: have unpenned
• continuous tense: is unpenning
• singular: unpen
• positive degree: unpen
• infinitive: to unpen
• gerund: unpenning
• participle: unpenned

Origin and Evolution of unpen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unpen' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'unpannan', which means to open or release from a pen or enclosure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unpen' has evolved to refer to the act of releasing or setting free from confinement, both literally and figuratively. It is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe liberation or freedom from restrictions or limitations.