unwrapped

Everyday

1. Unwrapped means opened by taking off the paper or cover: «she unwrapped the present». tree →
2. Unwrapped also means not wrapped, with no cover: «an unwrapped sweet». tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life children unwrap presents at birthdays and festivals. In safety lessons, unwrapped sweets from strangers should not be eaten. Unwrapped food can get dirty, so it is kept covered. Phrases: «unwrapped the present», «unwrapped sweets», «left unwrapped».

Examples

• She unwrapped her birthday present slowly. tree →
• We unwrapped the sandwiches at the picnic. tree →
• Don't eat unwrapped sweets that a stranger gives you. tree →
• The gift was left unwrapped because we ran out of paper. tree →
• He unwrapped the bandage carefully. tree →
• Unwrapped food should be kept covered. tree →
• He had something wrapped in a fold of his cloak, and he unwrapped and produced this thing. tree →

Note

Verb «unwrap» doubles the p: unwrapped, unwrapping. The w is silent: «un-RAPT». Do not confuse with «unrapped».