unclutter

Thân thiện

She decided to unclutter her desk before starting the new project.

Definition

Verb: * To remove unnecessary or disorganized items from a space, making it neat, tidy, and free from obstruction. It implies creating order and open space by clearing away clutter.

Usage

The verb "unclutter" is used to describe the action of organizing and clearing a physical area. It is often used in an imperative form as advice or instruction. It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the thing being cleared).

Examples

• Direct Object: "I need to unclutter my mind before I can focus on this problem."
• Imperative Advice: "Unclutter your workspace to improve your productivity."
• Past Tense: "She uncluttered the living room by donating old magazines and toys."
• As an Adjective (Past Participle): "The uncluttered design of the website makes it very easy to use."

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: While primarily physical, "unclutter" can be applied metaphorically to non-physical things like thoughts, schedules, or writing to mean "simplify" or "remove unnecessary elements."
  • Example: "The editor helped her unclutter the prose, making the argument much clearer."

Variants and Related Words

• Uncluttered (Adjective): Describing a state of being neat, tidy, and free from excessive items.
  • Example: "She prefers an uncluttered aesthetic in her home."
• Clutter (Noun/Verb): The opposite state (a disorganized collection of things) or the action of filling a space in such a way.
• Declutter (Verb): A very common synonym with essentially identical meaning and usage.

Synonyms

• Clear
• Tidy (up)
• Organize
• Straighten up
• Simplify

Antonyms

• Clutter
• Mess up
• Disorganize
• Fill
• Jumble

Học thuật

Verb

1. rid of obstructions
   • Clear your desk

Từ đồng nghĩa

• clear