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
After finishing her final exams, she felt unyoked from the stress of school. [unyoked: adjective]
unhitch
Example
He unhitched the trailer from the truck and parked it in the garage. [unhitched: verb]
Example
After completing the project, she felt unhitched from the weight of the deadline. [unhitched: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unhitch is more commonly used than unyoked in everyday language, especially in the context of vehicles and trailers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unyoked and unhitch?
Both unyoked and unhitch are relatively formal words, but unhitch may be slightly more common in informal contexts due to its practical nature.
