The difference between Unbutton and Undo

When used as verbs, unbutton means to open (something) by undoing its buttons, whereas undo means to reverse the effects of an action.


Undo is also noun with the meaning: an operation that reverses a previous action.

check bellow for the other definitions of Unbutton and Undo

  1. Unbutton as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To open (something) by undoing its buttons.

  2. Unbutton as a verb (intransitive, ergative):

    To come open by having its buttons unfastened.

  1. Undo as a verb:

    To reverse the effects of an action.

    Examples:

    "Fortunately, we can undo most of the damage to the system by the war."

  2. Undo as a verb:

    To unfasten.

    Examples:

    "Could you undo my buckle for me?"

  3. Undo as a verb (figuratively):

    To impoverish or ruin, as in reputation; to cause the downfall of.

  1. Undo as a noun (computing):

    An operation that reverses a previous action.

    Examples:

    "How many undos does this program support?"

  1. Undo as an adjective: