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unearth


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  • 1 English


    • 1.1 Etymology


    • 1.2 Pronunciation


    • 1.3 Verb


      • 1.3.1 Translations




    • 1.4 References


    • 1.5 Anagrams







English[edit]



Etymology[edit]


un- +‎ earth



Pronunciation[edit]


  • Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)θ


Verb[edit]


unearth (third-person singular simple present unearths, present participle unearthing, simple past and past participle unearthed)



  1. To drive or draw from the earth.
    to unearth a fox or a badger


  2. To uncover or find; to bring out from concealment

    to unearth a secret

    Synonyms: bring to light, disclose



  3. To dig up.



Translations[edit]





References[edit]



  • unearth in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913


Anagrams[edit]



  • haunter, nauther, unheart, urethan





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