Words / A2

un-RAP/ʌnˈræp/

Unwrap means take the paper or covering off: unwrap a present, unwrap the sandwiches, unwrap slowly. Wrap is the opposite. Unpack is from a bag or box. Open is wider. Past: unwrapped. Do not write unwrap when you mean unwrap as “rap” (music), or unwrap vs unwrap the wrong gift — mix-up: rapt.

Meaning

To take the paper or covering off a gift or packet.

Examples

• “The children unwrapped their presents on Christmas morning.”
• “Shall I unwrap the chocolates for the table?”
• “He unwrapped the scarf and tried it on at once.”

Good to know

unwrap a present / packet. Opposite: wrap. Bag cousin: unpack. Past: unwrapped.

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