Definition

To become removed or detached from a ship or vessel.

Example

The cargo will unship from the vessel at the port.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how some of our old friends seem to unship from our lives?

Yeah, it feels weird when you realize it’s happening.

I guess people just change and drift apart over time.

True, but it’s still sad to see those connections fade away.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To take something off a ship or to remove an item from its usual place.

Example

The crew will unship the cargo as soon as the ship docks.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen how they unship the cargo from the dock?

Yeah, it's quite a process, isn't it?

I didn't realize they had to unship everything so carefully.

Root Explanation

Unship → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "ship" (from Old English "scip", meaning a vessel for traveling on water). The word "unship" means to remove something from a ship or to take it off a vessel.

Memory Tip

Think of 'un-' meaning not or opposite, and 'ship' referring to a vessel. This helps you remember that 'unship' means to take something off a ship.

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