un
or 'un
one: young uns; He's a bad un.
Other definitions for UN (2 of 4)
Other definitions for un- (3 of 4)
a prefix meaning “not,” freely used as an English formative, giving negative or opposite force in adjectives and their derivative adverbs and nouns (unfair; unfairly; unfairness; unfelt; unseen; unfitting; unformed; unheard-of; un-get-at-able), and less freely used in certain other nouns (unrest; unemployment).
Origin of un-
3synonym study For un-
- Compare un-2.
Other definitions for un- (4 of 4)
a prefix freely used in English to form verbs expressing a reversal of some action or state, or removal, deprivation, release, etc. (unbend; uncork; unfasten, etc.), or to intensify the force of a verb already having such a meaning (unloose).
Origin of un-
4- Compare un-1.
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How to use un in a sentence
It was a coming-out story of sorts told with self-effacing un-sentimentality.
Of course, Kim Jong-un takes an image hit as a Katy Perry-obsessed, margarita-drinking maniac with daddy issues.
I Was Honeydicked Into Spending Christmas with ‘The Interview’ | Allison McNearney | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“They humanized [Kim Jong-un] quite a bit,” David Brand, 32, said following the show.
I Was Honeydicked Into Spending Christmas with ‘The Interview’ | Allison McNearney | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd finally, they meet un (Randall Park), who appears to be nothing but genial and fun-loving—especially to Dave.
Sony’s ‘The Interview’: A Glorious, Patriotic, and Katy Perry-Filled Mess | Marlow Stern | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe report builds on a recent un report documenting the high economic costs worldwide of domestic violence.
Estimez un peu que c'est du reste du symbole et fondemens chrestiens.
En effet un soir, sa femme et enfans l'abandonnerent entierement, et s'en allerent cabaner ailleurs, pensant que c'en estoit vuid.
Le lendemain matin, un coup de vent l'emporta tout seul dehors de la chaloupe dans les vagues, et jamais depuis, n'est apparu.
C'est asss demeur la maison; sortons un peu dehors, comme nous avons promis de faire, et racontons ce qui s'est pass par le pays.
Mais, dpartans un peu de pense d'avec eux, comme nous fismes lors de presence, continuons nostre route et voyage.
British Dictionary definitions for 'un (1 of 4)
un
/ (ən) /
a spelling of one that's a big 'un
usage For 'un
British Dictionary definitions for UN (2 of 4)
United Nations
British Dictionary definitions for un- (3 of 4)
(freely used with adjectives, participles, and their derivative adverbs and nouns: less frequently used with certain other nouns) not; contrary to; opposite of: uncertain; uncomplaining; unemotionally; untidiness; unbelief; unrest; untruth
Origin of un-
3British Dictionary definitions for un- (4 of 4)
denoting reversal of an action or state: uncover; untangle
denoting removal from, release, or deprivation: unharness; unman; unthrone
(intensifier): unloose
Origin of un-
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