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

To pull a plant out of the ground, roots and all.

"The storm uprooted several trees in the park."

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 notes

In plain EnglishTo pull out completely, or to forcibly remove someone from where they belong.

Common pairings

uproot a plant uproot a family uproot tradition

Word forms

uprooted past tense, uprooted past tense, uproots plural, uproots singular, uproots singular

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Etymology

From up- + root, meaning to tear something up by its roots or, figuratively, by force.

Synonyms

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eradicate exterminate root out extirpate deracinate

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Rhymes for uproot

oot foot boot root moot loot coot hoot toot soot doot zoot

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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.

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