Definition

Describing something that has not been raked or cleared with a rake, often referring to leaves or debris that remain on the ground.

Example

The garden looked messy with unraked leaves scattered everywhere.

Conversation

Have you seen the yard? It's completely unraked after the storm.

Yeah, I noticed that! It looks like a mess.

I should probably do something about it this weekend.

Definitely! Raking it up will make it look so much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unraked → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "rake" (from Old English "racan", meaning to gather or collect). The word "unraked" means not gathered or collected, typically referring to leaves or debris that have not been raked together.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not gathered' ('un-') — that's why 'unraked' means leaves or debris that remain scattered.

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