Definition

To make something clear or free from clouds, often used in a figurative sense to mean removing confusion or sadness.

Example

The sun began to uncloud the sky, bringing warmth and light to the day.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I feel like I need to uncloud my mind after that long week.

Yeah, it sounds like you’ve been through a lot lately.

I think a good hike could help me uncloud my thoughts.

Definitely! Nature has a way of clearing things up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncloud → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "cloud" (from Old English "clud", meaning a mass of rock or hill, later referring to the visible vapor in the sky). The word "uncloud" means to remove clouds or to make something clear, as in clearing the sky of clouds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having clouds ('cloud') — so when you uncloud something, you are making it clear by removing the clouds.

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