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Basic Details

Word: Unwind

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To relax and become less tense after being busy or stressed.

Synonyms: Relax, de-stress, unbend

Antonyms: Tense, stress, tighten

Idioms and Phrases

1. Unwind after a long day: To relax following a tiring day. Example: "After school, I enjoy a warm bath to unwind after a long day."
2. Unwind your mind: To clear your thoughts and relax your brain. Example: "Reading a good book helps me unwind my mind before bedtime."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After finishing my homework, I like to unwind by watching my favourite cartoons.

Example 2: During the holidays, our family goes on trips to unwind and spend time together.

Example 3: Yoga is a great way to unwind and forget about the pressures of school.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "unwind" comes from the Old English word "windan," which means to twist or wind? Over time, it evolved to describe the process of relaxing from a twisted or tense state.

Famous Quote

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." Mark Black

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "unwind" mean?

a) To become tense
b) To relax and de-stress
c) To tie something up
d) To jump around

Answer: b) To relax and de-stress

2. Which of these is a synonym of "unwind"?

a) Clench
b) Relax
c) Rush
d) Stress

Answer: b) Relax

3. What is the opposite of "unwind"?

a) Calm
b) Stress
c) Relax
d) Loosen

Answer: b) Stress

4. Which sentence uses "unwind" correctly?

a) I unwind by climbing trees.
b) He likes to unwind by shouting loudly.
c) She needs to unwind after a busy week.
d) They unwind by running a marathon.

Answer: c) She needs to unwind after a busy week.

5. Which idiom means to relax?

a) Unwind your mind
b) Busy as a bee
c) Hold your horses
d) Under the weather

Answer: a) Unwind your mind