Definition

To remove something that is stuck together by glue or another sticky substance.

Example

I had to unglue the paper from the table after it got stuck.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, do you know how to unglue something that has stuck together?

Yeah, you can try using some warm water or rubbing alcohol.

That sounds easy! I really need to unglue this old photo from the album.

Good luck! Just be careful not to damage it in the process.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unglue → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or to reverse) and "glue" (from Old French *glu*, meaning a sticky substance used to bond things together). The word "unglue" means to reverse the action of gluing, or to separate things that have been stuck together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'un-' meaning to reverse and 'glue' as the sticky substance that bonds things. So, unglue means to reverse the sticking together.

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