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My shoelace came undone.
What does Undone mean?
Undone means not finished or opened.
Dictionary definition
Undone means not finished, opened, or reversed from a previous state.
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Undone in a sentence
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The project was still undone at the end of the day.
hard
When the last change was undone, the paragraph returned to its earlier version.
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Practice 1
What does undone mean?
Undone can describe work that is unfinished or something fastened that has opened.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to undone?
Unfinished is close in meaning when undone describes work that is not complete.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses undone correctly?
A bow that comes undone has opened or become untied.
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WordUndone.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningUndone means not finished or opened.
ExampleExample: My shoelace came undone.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · dun
- Strongest beat
- dun
- Ending
- dun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dun.
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Synonyms
Words like Undone
unfinishedUse when something has not been completed.
unfastenedUse when something tied or closed has opened.
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Word family
Undone word family
Base word
undo
adjective
undone
Not finished, opened, or reversed.
verb
undid
Past tense of undo.
verb
undoing
Reversing or unfastening now.
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Hint for students
Undone can mean not finished, but it can also mean opened or untied. Check whether the sentence is about work, clothing, knots, or reversing an action.
Common mix-up
Do not use undone only for schoolwork. A knot, button, zipper, or digital change can also be undone.
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Write one sentence that shows undone without using the word undone. Then underline the clue words that show something is unfinished, untied, opened, or reversed. Example: The ribbon slipped loose before the package reached the table. Clue words: ribbon, slipped loose, package Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something unfinished, unfastened, or reversed?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "My shoelace came undone." Why does undone fit better than finished?
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