Unlock

/ʌnˈlɒk/ noun verb

The act of unlocking something.

Meaning

  1. (noun) The act of unlocking something.
  2. (verb) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination. “I unlocked the door and walked in.”
  3. (verb) To obtain access to something. “I unlocked the dictionary article so I could edit it.”
  4. (verb) To disclose or reveal previously unknown knowledge. “The discovery of a clue unlocked the mystery.”
  5. (verb) To be or become unfastened or unrestrained.

Letter breakdown

  • Unlock contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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What does Unlock mean?

The act of unlocking something.

How many letters are in Unlock?

Unlock has 6 letters.

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