What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unyoked
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen from the plow. [unyoked: verb]
Example
She felt unyoked from the pressures of her job after she resigned. [unyoked: adjective]
detach
Example
Please detach the bottom portion of the form and return it to us. [detach: verb]
Example
He tried to detach himself from the negative emotions he was feeling. [detach: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Detach is more commonly used than unyoked in everyday language, and is more likely to be understood by a wider audience.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unyoked and detach?
While both words can be used in formal or informal contexts, unyoked may sound more formal or archaic in some situations due to its Old English roots and limited usage.
