ungroup

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ʌnˈɡruːp/

KK: /ʌnˈɡruːp/

verb

Definition

To separate something from a group or collection.

Example

You can ungroup the shapes in the design software to edit them individually.

Tense Forms

Past: ungrouped

Past Participle: ungrouped

Conversation

Can you help me ungroup these images in my document?

Sure! It looks like they're all combined right now.

I want to edit them separately, so I need to ungroup them first.

No problem, just click on 'ungroup' in the menu and it should work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

separate

divide

disband

Antonyms

unite

combine

group

Root Explanation

Ungroup → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "group" (from Old French *groupe*, meaning a collection or assembly). The word "ungroup" means to separate or disassemble a collection or assembly of items.

Memory Tip

Think of 'un-' meaning not or opposite, and 'group' referring to a collection. So, ungroupping means to take something out of a collection.

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