Word: Unscrew
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To unscrew means to loosen or take off something that is fastened with a screw by turning it in the opposite direction.
Usage Instructions: - You use "unscrew" when you want to describe the action of removing or loosening a screw or something that is held together with screws. - It can be used in both physical contexts (like opening a bottle) and more technical contexts (like removing screws from a device).
Examples: 1. "Can you help me unscrew the lid of this jar? It's too tight." 2. "To replace the light bulb, you need to unscrew the outlet plate first." 3. "I had to unscrew the back panel of the remote control to change the batteries."
Advanced Usage: - "Unscrew" can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of removing something that is tightly held or stuck in place, such as a long-standing belief or habit.
Word Variants: - Unscrewed (past tense): "I unscrewed the cap before pouring the juice." - Unscrewing (present participle): "He is unscrewing the screws from the toy to fix it."
Different Meaning: - The primary meaning focuses on the physical action of turning something to loosen it. There are no widely recognized different meanings for "unscrew" outside of its literal context.
Synonyms: - Remove - Loosen - Detach - Unfasten
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - While "unscrew" itself isn't typically part of idioms, it can be part of phrases like "unscrew the top," which means to open something by turning its top in a counterclockwise direction.
Usage Tips: - Remember that "unscrew" is usually followed by the object you are removing (e.g., "unscrew the cap," "unscrew the screws"). - It’s often used in instructions, so you might see it in manuals or guides.