How many words contain the sequence 'un'?

There are 7 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'un'. You can browse them all using the list above.

What are some common words that contain 'un'?

Some common words containing 'un' include Background, Opportunity, Understand. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Are there any short words that contain 'un'?

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Words Containing
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Explore a comprehensive list of English words that contain the sequence "un". Perfect for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, and expanding your vocabulary.

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Background Noun, Adjective, Verb Opportunity Noun Understand Verb Unique Adjective Unite Verb Untangling Verb (Present Participle / Gerund) Young Adjective, Noun

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words Ending With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words by Length

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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1. How does 'understand' differ from 'know'?

They are identical You can know a fact without understanding why it is true Understand is only for emotions Know implies deep comprehension

2. What does the idiom 'window of opportunity' mean?

A glass door in an office A brief interval of time during which an opportunity exists A chance to look out a window A missed opportunity

3. How many syllables does 'untangling' have?

Two Three Four Five

4. Fill in the blank: 'I ______ why you are upset, but we still have to follow the rules.'

understands understood understand understanding

5. What does the word 'background' refer to in a job application?

A photo of the applicant The applicant's past education and work history The company's future plans The physical location of the interview

6. Choose the sentence that uses 'understand' correctly.

I am understanding the problem. I understand the problem. I am understand the problem. I understanding the problem.

7. Which of the following is the correct past tense spelling?

unitted unitted united uniteed

8. Which part of speech is 'young' in the sentence: 'The young are our future'?

Adjective Adverb Noun Verb

9. Which preposition can correctly follow 'untangling' when separating two things?

of from with at

10. Which preposition is used when joining forces to fight a common opponent?

with for behind against

11. What is the past tense of 'understand'?

Understanded Understandded Understood Understand

12. Which of the following is an antonym of 'understand'?

Comprehend Grasp Misunderstand Empathize

13. On which syllable does the primary stress fall?

First syllable (UN) Second syllable (der) Third syllable (STAND) Equal stress

14. What is the origin of the word 'opportunity'?

Greek 'optikon' (vision) Latin 'opportunus' (toward the port) French 'opportun' (timely) Old English 'opnung' (opening)

15. What part of speech is the word 'unique'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

16. What does the phrase 'seize the opportunity' mean?

To ignore a chance To wait for a better chance To act quickly to take advantage of a chance To create a problem

17. Where does the primary stress fall in 'untangling'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable All equally

18. What does 'untangling' mean in a figurative sense?

Tying knots Resolving a complicated situation Breaking something Wrapping something up

19. What does the phrase 'unique to' mean?

Similar to Different from Exclusive to Better than

20. What is the opposite of 'background' in a visual sense?

Backdrop Foreground Underground Setting

21. How many syllables does the word 'understand' have?

One Two Three Four

22. Fill in the blank: 'The political party must unite ___ their new leader.'

against with behind for

23. Historically, 'unique' comes from the Latin word for what number?

Zero One Two Many

24. How is the word 'opportunity' pronounced in American English?

ah-POR-too-nuh-tee ah-per-TOO-nuh-tee ah-per-too-NUH-tee OP-er-too-nuh-tee

25. What part of speech is the word 'opportunity'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

26. On which syllable is the primary stress placed when pronouncing 'unite'?

First syllable (YOO) Second syllable (NITE) Equal stress Neither

27. How many syllables does the word 'unique' have?

One Two Three Four

28. Is it 'a united' or 'an united'?

A united An united Both are correct Neither is correct

29. Which sentence uses 'untangling' correctly?

I untangling the cord. She is untangling her hair. He untanglings the rope. They was untangling of the wires.

30. Which sentence uses 'opportunity' correctly?

I have an opportunity for working. I have an opportunity to work. I have an opportunity of working. I have an opportunity working.

31. What part of speech is the word 'understand'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

32. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

I have many opportunity. He missed an opportunity to buying a house. This is a great opportunity for me. She has an opportunity of studying.

33. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

He left the TV on in the background. He left the TV on in background. He left the TV on in a background. He left the TV on at the background.

34. What does 'background music' mean?

Music that is the main focus of a concert Music played softly to create an atmosphere Music about history Music played on a radio

35. How many syllables does 'background' have?

One Two Three Four

36. Which sentence uses 'young' correctly?

I just bought a young phone. The mother cat fed her young. He is youngly at playing piano. She is more young than her brother.

37. How many syllables does the word 'unite' have?

One Two Three Four

38. How is the word 'young' pronounced in English?

With a hard 'g' at the end Like 'yoon' With a nasal 'ng' sound Like 'yowng'

39. Which preposition correctly completes the idiom: 'He is young ___ heart'?

in on at by

40. Which word is the best antonym for 'unite'?

Join Combine Divide Merge

41. What does the idiom 'make yourself understood' mean?

To completely confuse someone To express yourself clearly so others comprehend you To agree with everything To memorize a speech

42. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Untangling wires are frustrating. Untangling wires is frustrating. Untangling wires were frustrating. Untangling wires be frustrating.

43. On which syllable is the primary stress placed when pronouncing 'unique'?

First syllable (YOO) Second syllable (NEEK) Equal stress Neither

44. When referring to inanimate objects like a car or a computer, which word should you use instead of 'young'?

Youthful New Fresh Juvenile

45. What part of speech is the word 'unite'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

46. Which word is a strict antonym of 'unique'?

Rare Unusual Identical Distinctive

47. Which preposition is used to describe your field of expertise?

of at in on

48. What is the correct preposition to use in this sentence: 'This tradition is unique ___ this village.'?

for in to with

49. What is the opposite of 'young'?

New Immature Old Youthful

50. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'opportunity'?

Opportunity weather Equal opportunity Opportunity metal Opportunity speed