uncouple Meaning & Definition
/ʌnˈkʌpəl/
What Does Uncouple Mean?
Uncouple is used as a verb meaning To disconnect or detach one thing from another. It is also used to mean To come loose.
Uncouple at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ʌnˈkʌpəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Antonyms | couple, couple up and couple on |
| Verb forms | uncouples, uncoupling, uncoupled |
Uncouple Definition (Verb)
- To disconnect or detach one thing from another.
We uncoupled the trailer and left it behind.
- To come loose.
- To loose, as dogs, from their couples.
Synonyms of Uncouple
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Uncouple synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Uncouple
Uncouple in a Sentence
We uncoupled the trailer and left it behind.
The railway workers uncoupled the cars near the tail end of the train.
Word Forms & Grammar
uncouple (third-person singular simple present uncouples, present participle uncoupling, simple past and past participle uncoupled)
Words That Rhyme With Uncouple
Origin of Uncouple
From Middle English uncouple; equivalent to un- + couple.
How to Pronounce Uncouple
Uncouple is pronounced //ʌnˈkʌpəl// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Uncouple
What part of speech is uncouple?
Uncouple is a verb.
What is the past tense of uncouple?
The past tense of uncouple is uncoupled. The present participle is uncoupling.