unleashed
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B2
/ʌnˈliːʃt/
(unleash)
release from control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unleash' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'lesche,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'lesche' meant 'to loosen or release.'
Historical Evolution
'lesche' transformed into the modern English word 'unleash' through the addition of the prefix 'un-' to indicate the action of releasing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to release from a leash,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to release or set free.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to release or set free from a leash or restraint.
The dog was unleashed in the park.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 02:13