undo
/ʌnˈduː/
Meanings
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Verb
To reverse the effects or actions of (an action or state); counteract.
- "He accidentally deleted an important email, but he was able to undo the action."
- "Can you undo the last move in chess?"
- "The editor allows you to undo typing mistakes."
Antonyms
redo , button , button up , do up , tie up , zip , zip up
Synonyms
cancel , reverse , unbuckle , unbutton , untie , unzip
Rhymes
Words rhyming with undomundo , fundo , pundo , grundo
Variants
List of all variants of undo that leads to same resultundid , undo , undoer , undoers , undoes , undoing , undone
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant ‘reverse the doing of’, from un- ‘not’ + do ‘act, perform’.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'undo' was first used in the context of computer programming in the late 1960s.
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The ancient Egyptians believed that the god Thoth could undo the actions of other gods.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Redo: The opposite action of 'undo'. It means to repeat an action or to do something again.
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Reversible: Describes an action or state that can be undone or reversed.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the term 'undo' is often used metaphorically to describe the act of reversing a decision or action. In art, the concept of 'undo' can be seen in the technique of 'retouching' or 'restoring' damaged works.
How to Memorize "undo"
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visualize
- Visualize rolling back the effects of an action, like pressing the 'undo' button on a computer.
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associate
- Associate the word 'undo' with the idea of reversing or undoing an action.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Under Neat Dogs Over Cats' to remember the order of undoing actions in graphic design software.
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Highlighting:
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