Unwrap

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈræp/

Definitions of unwrap

verb to remove the wrapping or cover from something

Example Sentences

A1 I unwrap the gift to see what's inside.

A2 She carefully unwraps the package to reveal a beautiful necklace.

B1 The children eagerly unwrap their presents on Christmas morning.

B2 He slowly unwrapped the bandages from his injured arm.

C1 The detective unwrapped the mystery to reveal the true culprit.

C2 After years of research, the scientist finally unwrapped the secrets of the universe.

Examples of unwrap in a Sentence

formal The children eagerly unwrapped their presents on Christmas morning.

informal I can't wait to unwrap my birthday gift!

slang Let's unwrap this bad boy and see what's inside!

figurative As I got to know him better, I began to unwrap the layers of his personality.

Grammatical Forms of unwrap

• past tense: unwrapped
• plural: unwraps
• comparative: more unwrapped
• superlative: most unwrapped
• present tense: unwrap
• future tense: will unwrap
• perfect tense: has unwrapped
• continuous tense: is unwrapping
• singular: unwraps
• positive degree: unwrap
• infinitive: unwrap
• gerund: unwrapping
• participle: unwrapped

Origin and Evolution of unwrap

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwrap' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'wrap' which means to cover or enclose something.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the action of removing a covering or wrapper from something, the word 'unwrap' has evolved to also signify revealing or exposing something hidden or concealed.