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uncage

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ʌnˈkeɪdʒ/

KK: /ʌnˈkeɪdʒ/

verb
Definition

To take something out of a cage or to free it from restraints.


Example

The animal rescue team worked hard to uncage the trapped birds and set them free.


Tense Forms

Past: uncaged

Past Participle: uncaged


Conversation
Sloth A
I think it's time we uncage those birds and let them fly free.
Sloth B
Absolutely! They deserve to experience the world outside.
Sloth A
Yeah, I can't wait to see them explore their new surroundings.
Sloth B
It'll be so rewarding to see them happy and free.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
release
liberate
unleash
Antonyms
confine
restrain
capture
Root Explanation

Uncage → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "cage" (from Old French *cage*, meaning a structure for confining animals). The word "uncage" means to remove from confinement or to set free from a cage.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' or 'opposite of' ('un-') and a 'structure for confining' ('cage') — that's why uncage means to set free from confinement.

Visually Confused Words
uncharge
unchange
truncage
unsage
unaged
encage
uncharged
unchanged
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