unearthing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of uncovering or discovering something that was previously hidden or buried.

  - "After years of searching, archaeologists finally unearthed the ancient artifacts."
  - "The construction crew unearthed a large fossil during excavation."

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Synonyms

bring to light , disclose , unfold

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From Old English 'unerian' meaning 'to dig up'.

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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 'unearthing' can also be used figuratively to describe the process of discovering new information or ideas.

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Related Concepts

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1. Excavation: The process of digging up and removing earth, often to uncover hidden structures or artifacts.

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

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Culture

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In literature, 'unearthing' is often used as a metaphor for revealing hidden truths or secrets. In art, it can refer to the process of excavating and preserving historical artifacts.

How to Memorize "unearthing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine digging up an old treasure chest with a shovel and uncovering its contents.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unearthing' with the image of an archaeologist uncovering a fossil.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Unearth' is the opposite of 'Earth', and 'Earth' is what you're digging up.

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