unwrap

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove the covering or packaging from something

  - "Unwrap the gift carefully."
  - "He unwrapped the sandwich and took a bite."

• Verb

  To reveal or make known something hidden or secret

  - "The detective unwrapped the mystery."
  - "She unwrapped a shocking secret."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unwrap
crime , clime , dime , prime , time

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Variants

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unwrap , unwrapped , unwrapping , unwraps

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to roll up (a scroll)', from Old English unweorpan; the current meaning developed from this, with the sense of 'to remove the covering from'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unwrap' comes from Old English unweorpan, meaning 'to roll up'.

2. In the movie 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', Indy unwraps a sacred stone to reveal its power.

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Related Concepts

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1. unpack: To remove items from a container and arrange them in a place

2. unwrap: To undo or reverse the wrapping or binding of something

3. unwrap: To reveal or make known a secret or truth

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Culture

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In literature, 'unwrap' is often used metaphorically to describe the process of revealing a truth or secret. In art, the act of unwrapping can be a visual metaphor for discovery or revelation.

How to Memorize "unwrap"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine unwrapping a present, step by step, taking care not to tear the paper.
   - Visualize the layers of wrapping paper being peeled away, revealing the object underneath.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unwrap' with the feeling of excitement and discovery.
   - Associate the word 'unwrap' with the sensation of removing a covering or revealing a hidden truth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Underneath the Paper is a Present', to help remember the meaning of 'unwrap'.
   - Create a visual image of unwrapping something to help remember the definition.

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