How Do You Spell UNPACK?

Pronunciation: [ʌnpˈak] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "unpack" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced /ʌnˈpæk/ with the stress on the first syllable. The "u" is pronounced like the "u" in "cup" and the "a" is pronounced like the "a" in "cat". The "c" and "k" are pronounced separately with a short pause in between, making the "ck" sound. This word means to take something out of a container and is often used when referring to luggage or boxes.

UNPACK Meaning and Definition

1. Unpack is a verb that is commonly used to describe the action of removing items from a container, often after a journey or during the process of settling into a new place or situation. It involves taking things out of luggage, boxes, or other types of storage units, and arranging them in their intended places.

   In a literal sense, unpacking refers to the act of opening up and emptying the contents of a container, such as a suitcase, backpack, or grocery bag. This process allows for easy access to the items and their subsequent use or organization. It can apply to various settings, including moving homes, going on a trip, or even receiving a delivery.

   Figuratively, unpack can also be used to describe the action of analyzing and explaining the details, implications, or meaning of something. In this context, it often pertains to the process of deconstructing or examining complex ideas, arguments, or situations to better understand and clarify their components. By unpacking these elements, one can gain a more comprehensive understanding and make more informed judgments or decisions.

   Overall, the term "unpack" encompasses both a physical and metaphorical sense of removing and understanding, emphasizing the actions of opening up, exploring, and bringing clarity to various subjects and contexts.

2. To unloose and open, as a bale of cloth; to disburden.

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

Common Misspellings for UNPACK

• unick
• untack
• impack
• unpacket
• inpac
• inpact
• unpeace
• empack
• uneak
• inpack
• upack
• unloack
• unpake
• untick
• unoack
• unack
• unpac
• unnpack
• unppack
• uopack
• unpara
• unpacke
• Unpackur
• unpece
• untaqck
• untackk
• snipack
• ANPACk
• unpact
• unback
• unhackd
• unpluck
• Untacsk
• Innack
• wunback
• Unfackt
• Uncoack
• Unnack
• Unpeek
• Unpacict
• Fungack
• Snepack
• Unhackt
• Wulpack
• Lundack
• unfacke
• unpakke
• Uppback
• Unlakk
• Anpach
• Appack
• Aapack
• Unccack
• Uopak
• Uoppack

Etymology of UNPACK

The word "unpack" originated in the early 17th century and is a combination of the prefix "un-" (meaning "opposite" or "reverse") and the verb "pack".

The word "pack" can be traced back to the Middle Dutch word "pac" or "pak", which initially meant "bundle" or "package". This Middle Dutch term is related to the Old Norse word "pakki", meaning "bundle" or "pack", as well as the Middle Low German word "pak" and the Middle High German word "pac".

Over time, the verb "pack" developed a transitive sense of arranging or compacting belongings into a container for storage or transportation. The prefix "un-" was later added to create the opposite action: to "unpack". Therefore, "unpack" refers to the process of removing items from a previously packed container.

Similar spelling words for UNPACK

• unbuckle,
• unbacked,
• unifacial,
• unpick,
• unpacific.

Conjugate verb Unpack

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unpacked

you would have unpacked

he/she/it would have unpacked

we would have unpacked

they would have unpacked

I would have unpack

you would have unpack

he/she/it would have unpack

we would have unpack

they would have unpack

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been unpacking

you would have been unpacking

he/she/it would have been unpacking

we would have been unpacking

they would have been unpacking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would unpack

you would unpack

he/she/it would unpack

we would unpack

they would unpack

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be unpacking

you would be unpacking

he/she/it would be unpacking

we would be unpacking

they would be unpacking

FUTURE

I will unpack

you will unpack

he/she/it will unpack

we will unpack

they will unpack

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unpacking

you will be unpacking

he/she/it will be unpacking

we will be unpacking

they will be unpacking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unpacked

you will have unpacked

he/she/it will have unpacked

we will have unpacked

they will have unpacked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unpacking

you will have been unpacking

he/she/it will have been unpacking

we will have been unpacking

they will have been unpacking

IMPERATIVE

you unpack

we let´s unpack

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unpack

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unpacking

you were unpacking

he/she/it was unpacking

we were unpacking

they were unpacking

PAST PARTICIPLE

unpacked

PAST PERFECT

I had unpacked

you had unpacked

he/she/it had unpacked

we had unpacked

they had unpacked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unpacking

you had been unpacking

he/she/it had been unpacking

we had been unpacking

they had been unpacking

PRESENT

I unpack

you unpack

he/she/it unpacks

we unpack

they unpack

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unpacking

you are unpacking

he/she/it is unpacking

we are unpacking

they are unpacking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unpacking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unpacked

you have unpacked

he/she/it has unpacked

we have unpacked

they have unpacked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unpacking

you have been unpacking

he/she/it has been unpacking

we have been unpacking

they have been unpacking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it unpack

SIMPLE PAST

I unpacked

you unpacked

he/she/it unpacked

we unpacked

they unpacked