Definition

To release the shift key on a keyboard after it has been pressed.

Example

After typing the capital letters, I decided to unshift to lowercase.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I finally learned how to type without looking at the keyboard!

That's awesome! How did you do it?

I just practiced a lot and remembered to unshift when I needed to type in lowercase.

Great tip! I should try that too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unshift → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "shift" (from Old English "scyftan", meaning to move or change). The word "unshift" means to not move or change something, or to revert to a previous position.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not changing' ('un-') something that has been 'moved' ('shift'). This helps you remember that 'unshift' means to revert to a previous position.

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