verb
unearth
uhn-URTH
Unearth (verb) means to dig something out of the ground. Example: “Archaeologists unearthed a Roman mosaic beneath the field.”
verb
1
To dig something out of the ground.
"Archaeologists unearthed a Roman mosaic beneath the field."
2
To discover or reveal information that was hidden.
"The journalist unearthed evidence of fraud going back a decade."
How to use unearth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo dig something up, or to uncover a hidden fact or secret.
Common pairings
unearth evidence
unearth a scandal
unearth artifacts
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- unearths
- Past tense
- unearthed
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Etymology
From Middle English unherthen, formed from un- plus earth.
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What does “unearth” mean?
The word “unearth” means to dig something out of the ground. In plain terms, to dig something up, or to uncover a hidden fact or secret.
How do you pronounce “unearth”?
“Unearth” is pronounced uhn-URTH (/ʌnˈɜː(ɹ)θ/ in IPA).
How do you use “unearth” in a sentence?
Here is “unearth” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists unearthed a Roman mosaic beneath the field.”
What part of speech is “unearth”?
“Unearth” is a verb.
Where does the word “unearth” come from?
The word “unearth” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unherthen, formed from un- plus earth.
How many meanings does “unearth” have?
“Unearth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to dig something out of the ground.
