Question

Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
UNTIE
a) unfold
b) unchain
c) undo
d) unhinge

Answer 1

Hint:The word ‘untie’ refers to ‘unfasten (something that is tied or tied up)’. This word is usually used as a verb. Another synonym for the word ‘untie’ is ‘unknot’.

Complete answer:
A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example, ‘shut’ is a synonym of ‘close’, as they convey the same exact meaning as each other.

Now, we know the meaning and usage of the given word. Let’s look at the given options-
a) unfold - The word ‘unfold’ refers to ‘open or spread out from a folded position'. This word has a very different meaning to the given word. It cannot be the synonym of the given word ‘untie’. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
b) unchain - The word ‘unchain’ refers to ‘remove the chains fastening or securing (someone or something)’. This word has a very different meaning to the given word. It cannot be the synonym of the given word ‘untie’. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
c) undo - The word ‘undo’ refers to ‘unfasten, untie, or loosen (something)’. This word has the exact same meaning as the given word. This word is the synonym of the given word ‘untie’. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
d) unhinge - The word ‘unhinge’ refers to ‘make (someone) mentally unbalanced'. This word has a very different meaning to the given word. It cannot be the synonym of the given word ‘untie’. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note:
Go through the options one by one and guess the meaning of each word by using it in a sentence. Choose the option with the exact same meaning as the given word.