unclutter

/ˌən-ˈklə-tər/ (ame, mw)

unclutter — verb

  • unclutterpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unclutters3rd person singular
  • uncluttering-ing form
  • unclutteredpast simple

1. to make a room, surface, or area tidy by taking away objects that are not needed

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to make a room, surface, or area tidy by taking away objects that are not needed or are in the way

例句

Eli decided to unclutter his garage before the rainy season arrived.

unclutter + [room]; purpose clause with 'before'

Pim spent the whole Sunday morning uncluttering the kitchen counter.

gerund form: spending time uncluttering [place]

同義詞
  • declutter

    more common synonym; exactly the same meaning

  • tidy up

    less formal, includes both removing items and arranging remaining ones

  • clear out

    implies a more thorough removal, often of all contents

  • streamline

    broader — can apply to processes and systems, not just physical spaces

反義詞
  • clutter

    to fill a space with too many things in a disorderly way

文法句型

unclutter + noun phrase (room, surface, space)

用法筆記

The object is usually a physical space (room, desk, cupboard, garage) or a digital space (desktop, phone home screen, email inbox). Unlike 'clean', unclutter specifically means removing excess items rather than washing or wiping surfaces.

常見錯誤

❌I need to unclutter the floor by mopping it.
✅I need to unclutter the floor by putting the children's toys away.
💡'unclutter' means removing objects, not cleaning surfaces.
❌She uncluttered the window by washing it.
✅She uncluttered the windowsill by moving the old plant pots outside.
💡the object must be a space that can hold clutter, not a surface that can be washed.