unroped
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʌnˈroʊpt/
KK: /ʌnˈroʊpt/
adjective
Definition
Not attached to a rope.
Example
The climber was unroped while exploring the ledge.
Conversation
Did you see that climber go unroped on the cliff?
Yeah, that looked so risky!
I can't believe they would take such a chance being unroped.
I know, but some people thrive on that kind of adrenaline!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
loose
detached
unbound
Antonyms
tied
bound
secured
verb
Definition
To remove a rope or to free something from being tied with a rope.
Example
The climber unroped before descending the mountain.
Tense Forms
Past: unroped
Past Participle: unroped
Conversation
Did you see how quickly he unroped that horse?
Yeah, it was impressive! He really knows what he's doing.
I wish I could unrope that fast too; it looks fun.
Root Explanation
Unroped → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "rope" (from Old English "rāp", meaning a length of cord or string). The word "unroped" means not tied or bound by a rope.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') tied with a 'cord' ('rope') — that's why unroped means free from being tied.
Visually Confused Words
unoped
unpropped
ungrouped
undropped
uncropped
unriped
unraped
unhoped