uncoiled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʌnˈkɔɪld/
KK: /ʌnˈkɔɪld/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been straightened out or released from a coiled position.
Example
The snake uncoiled itself and slithered away.
Conversation
Did you see that snake in the garden?
Yeah, I noticed it looked uncoiled and ready to move.
I thought it was so cool to see it like that.
Definitely! Snakes are fascinating when they’re uncoiled.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unwound
unwrapped
extended
Antonyms
coiled
wrapped
curled
verb
Definition
To have released or straightened something that was previously coiled or twisted.
Example
The snake uncoiled itself and slithered away.
Tense Forms
Past: uncoiled
Past Participle: uncoiled
Conversation
Did you see how the snake uncoiled when I approached it?
Yeah, it looked really cool and a bit scary!
I was surprised at how quickly it uncoiled when it felt threatened.
Root Explanation
Uncoiled → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "coil" (from Old French *coiler*, meaning to twist or wind). The word "uncoiled" means not twisted or wound up, indicating something that has been straightened out or released from a coil.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') 'twisted' or 'wound' ('coil') — that's why uncoiled means straightened out.
Visually Confused Words
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untoiled
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unmoiled
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