unearth

Meanings

• Verb

  To bring or come to the surface from the ground, often implying the discovery of something hidden.

  - "Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts from the ruins of the temple."
  - "The workers unearthed a large tree stump while digging the foundation for the new building."

• Verb

  To find or discover (something) by digging it up.

  - "The explorers unearthed a lost civilization in the jungle."
  - "The detective unearthed evidence that proved the suspect's guilt."

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Synonyms

bring to light , disclose , unfold

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unearth
earth , mirth , wirth , mirthful , hearth

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Variants

List of all variants of unearth that leads to same result
unearth , unearthed , unearthing , unearths

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Etymology

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Old English unerianthian, from un- 'not' + earthan 'earth'

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Trivia

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1. The largest unearthed diamond, the Cullinan Diamond, weighed over 3,100 carats.

2. The term 'unearth' is often used in science fiction to describe the discovery of alien life or advanced technology.

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Related Concepts

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1. Excavation: The process of digging up and removing earth, often to discover historical or archaeological sites, or to prepare the ground for construction.

2. Archaeology: The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unearth' has been used to describe the discovery of ancient treasures, lost civilizations, and hidden knowledge. In art, it can be represented through images of archaeological digs or the unearthing of buried objects.

How to Memorize "unearth"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of bringing something up from the ground. Imagine yourself digging in the earth and discovering an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'unearth' with the idea of discovery and digging. Think of the words 'archaeology' and 'excavation' when trying to remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unearth: Undo Earth's Ancient Treasures Hidden' to remember the meaning of 'unearth'.

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