unearth — to dig up or discover something that was buried or hidden
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to dig up or discover something that was buried or hidden
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈɜːrθ/
Example Sentences
- My mom unearthed my hidden candy stash under the bed.
- The detective unearthed crucial evidence that solved the case.
- While cleaning the attic, we unearthed dad's embarrassing high school photos.
unearth
VERB[/ʌnˈɜːrθ/]
to dig up or discover something that was buried or hidden
Archaeologists unearth an ancient golden mask buried beneath desert sand.
Unearth the past from ancient earth, witness knowledge's birth!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'unearthe', formed by combining the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'to reverse' or 'to undo') with the word 'earth' (from Old English 'eorþe'). The word emerged in the 14th century with the literal sense of digging up from the earth.
Breakdown
un- (reverse/undo) + earth (soil/ground) = unearth (to dig up or bring to light)
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📝Examples
“My mom unearthed my hidden candy stash under the bed.”
“The detective unearthed crucial evidence that solved the case.”
“While cleaning the attic, we unearthed dad's embarrassing high school photos.”
“Researchers unearthed new information about ancient civilizations.”
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