uncork
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʌnˈkɔːrk/
KK: /ʌnˈkɔrk/
transitive verb
Definition
To remove the cork from a bottle, allowing the contents to be poured out.
Example
He decided to uncork the bottle of wine for the dinner party.
Tense Forms
Past: uncorked
Past Participle: uncorked
Conversation
Are you ready to celebrate our friendship?
Absolutely! Let's uncork that bottle of champagne.
I can't believe we finally made it to this milestone!
I know, right? It feels great to uncork it together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unseal
release
open
Antonyms
seal
close
restrict
Root Explanation
Uncork → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "cork" (from Old French *cork*, meaning the stopper for a bottle). The word "uncork" means to remove the stopper from a bottle, typically to allow access to the contents inside.
Memory Tip
Think of 'removing' ('un-') a 'stopper' ('cork') from a bottle — that's what uncork means.
Visually Confused Words
unwork
unfork
cork