How Do You Spell UNHORSE?

Pronunciation: [ʌnhˈɔːs] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "unhorse" follows a typical English pattern of prefixing the word with "un-" to negate its meaning. The pronunciation of this word is /ʌnˈhɔːs/. The first syllable sounds like the "u" in "up", while the second syllable is pronounced like "horse" but with a shorter "o" sound. The word means to knock someone off their horse, and is commonly used in historical or fantasy literature. Its unique spelling and pronunciation make it a fun word to use in language games.

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UNHORSE Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "unhorse" refers to an action that involves knocking or throwing a person off their horse, typically in a forceful or sudden manner. It encompasses the act of dislodging someone from their horse, causing them to lose their balance, control, and position on the animal. Derived from the combination of the prefix "un-" and the noun "horse," it specifically pertains to horses and equestrian activities.

    Historically, "unhorising" was often encountered in medieval warfare, jousting tournaments, or various combat scenarios where defeating an opponent involved overpowering them on horseback. The aim was to forcibly throw the rider off their mount, thus rendering them vulnerable and diminishing their combat effectiveness.

    Metaphorically, "unhorse" can also be used in a figurative sense, implying the act of displacing or dislodging someone from a position of power, authority, or prominence. It suggests the removal or dethronement of an individual or group from a position of influence or control. In this context, it signifies the loss of status, prestige, or dominance.

    Overall, the term "unhorse" denotes the action of forcefully knocking a person off their horse or, in a broader sense, the act of removing or overthrowing someone from a position of power, symbolizing the loss of authority, control, or dominance.

  2. To throw from a horse; to cause to dismount.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNHORSE

Etymology of UNHORSE

The word "unhorse" is derived from Middle English "unhorsen", which can be traced back to the Old English word "unhorsian". "Unhorsen" is a combination of the prefix "un-" (meaning "not" or "remove") and the noun "hors" (meaning "horse"). Therefore, "unhorse" originally meant to dismount or cause someone to be thrown off a horse.

Similar spelling words for UNHORSE

Conjugate verb Unhorse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unhorsed
you would have unhorsed
he/she/it would have unhorsed
we would have unhorsed
they would have unhorsed
I would have unhorse
you would have unhorse
he/she/it would have unhorse
we would have unhorse
they would have unhorse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been unhorsing
you would have been unhorsing
he/she/it would have been unhorsing
we would have been unhorsing
they would have been unhorsing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would unhorse
you would unhorse
he/she/it would unhorse
we would unhorse
they would unhorse

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be unhorsing
you would be unhorsing
he/she/it would be unhorsing
we would be unhorsing
they would be unhorsing

FUTURE

I will unhorse
you will unhorse
he/she/it will unhorse
we will unhorse
they will unhorse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unhorsing
you will be unhorsing
he/she/it will be unhorsing
we will be unhorsing
they will be unhorsing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unhorsed
you will have unhorsed
he/she/it will have unhorsed
we will have unhorsed
they will have unhorsed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unhorsing
you will have been unhorsing
he/she/it will have been unhorsing
we will have been unhorsing
they will have been unhorsing

IMPERATIVE

you unhorse
we let´s unhorse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unhorse

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unhorsing
you were unhorsing
he/she/it was unhorsing
we were unhorsing
they were unhorsing

PAST PARTICIPLE

unhorsed

PAST PERFECT

I had unhorsed
you had unhorsed
he/she/it had unhorsed
we had unhorsed
they had unhorsed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unhorsing
you had been unhorsing
he/she/it had been unhorsing
we had been unhorsing
they had been unhorsing

PRESENT

I unhorse
you unhorse
he/she/it unhorses
we unhorse
they unhorse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unhorsing
you are unhorsing
he/she/it is unhorsing
we are unhorsing
they are unhorsing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unhorsing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unhorsed
you have unhorsed
he/she/it has unhorsed
we have unhorsed
they have unhorsed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unhorsing
you have been unhorsing
he/she/it has been unhorsing
we have been unhorsing
they have been unhorsing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it unhorse

SIMPLE PAST

I unhorsed
you unhorsed
he/she/it unhorsed
we unhorsed
they unhorsed

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