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unfastened

adjective (unfastened); also past form of the verb unfasten (unfasten, unfastens, unfastened, unfastening)

«unfastened» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. Unfastened means not fastened, not closed or done up: an unfastened seat belt, an unfastened gate. tree →
  2. To unfasten something is to open or undo it: unfasten the buckle. tree →

In the lessons

In safety lessons: an unfastened seat belt or helmet strap is dangerous, so check it is done up. In everyday life, unfastened shoes, buttons and coats. Phrases: unfastened seat belt, came unfastened, unfasten the clasp.

Examples

  • Never travel with your seat belt unfastened. tree →
  • His coat was unfastened and flapping in the wind. tree →
  • The gate was left unfastened and the dog ran out. tree →
  • She unfastened the clasp of her necklace. tree →
  • My helmet strap came unfastened. tree →
  • Unfasten your shoes before taking them off. tree →
  • The string was easy to untie, and the king’s son soon unfastened the bundle. tree →

Note

«Un-» + «fasten». The t is silent: UN-FAH-sned / un-FAS-end. Similar: undone, open, loose. Opposite: fastened.

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/unfastened/