verb
uproot
uhp-ROOT
Uproot (verb) means to pull a plant out of the ground, roots and all. Example: “The storm uprooted several trees in the park.”
verb
1
To pull a plant out of the ground, roots and all.
"The storm uprooted several trees in the park."
2
To force someone to leave a place or situation they are settled in.
"The war uprooted thousands of families from their homes."
How to use uproot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo pull out completely, or to forcibly remove someone from where they belong.
Common pairings
uproot a plant
uproot a family
uproot tradition
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Word forms
- Plural
- uproots
- Third person singular
- uproots
- Past tense
- uprooted
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Etymology
From up- + root, meaning to tear something up by its roots or, figuratively, by force.
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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.
