uproot
5 synonyms and 6 antonyms for uproot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To pull a plant out of the ground, roots and all.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To pull a plant out of the ground, roots and all.
“The storm uprooted several trees in the park.”
Opposites
How to use uproot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
uproot a plant
uproot a family
uproot tradition
Etymology
From up- + root, meaning to tear something up by its roots or, figuratively, by force.
Full origin of uproot →Frequently asked questions
What does “uproot” mean?
The word “uproot” means to pull a plant out of the ground, roots and all. In plain terms, to pull out completely, or to forcibly remove someone from where they belong.
How do you pronounce “uproot”?
“Uproot” is pronounced uhp-ROOT (/ˌʌpˈɹut/ in IPA).
How do you use “uproot” in a sentence?
Here is “uproot” used in a sentence: “The storm uprooted several trees in the park.”
What part of speech is “uproot”?
“Uproot” is a verb.
How many meanings does “uproot” have?
“Uproot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to pull a plant out of the ground, roots and all.
