verb

unearth

uhn-URTH

Unearth (verb) means to dig something out of the ground. Example: “Archaeologists unearthed a Roman mosaic beneath the field.”

verb

To dig something out of the ground.

"Archaeologists unearthed a Roman mosaic beneath the field."

To discover or reveal information that was hidden.

"The journalist unearthed evidence of fraud going back a decade."

How to use unearth

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo dig something up, or to uncover a hidden fact or secret.

Common pairings

unearth evidence unearth a scandal unearth artifacts

unearthed past tense, unearths singular

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Archaeologists _____ a Roman mosaic beneath the field.

From Middle English unherthen, formed from un- plus earth.

Origin: Middle English

excavate

mine dig excavate

earth dearth hearth

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.

mine dig excavate