Uproot Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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uproot
up-root
Definition
remove
To remove (something) completely from its original position or environment.
Synonyms
displace, eradicate, extract, pull up.
Examples of usage
- Farmers uprooted the trees to make space for a new crop.
- The government uprooted the entire community to build a new road.
- She uprooted herself from her hometown to start a new life in the city.
Translations
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Quick facts about “uproot”
Uproot is a 2-syllable verb (up-root). It is pronounced /əˈpɹut/ in American English and /ʌpɹˈuːt/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 4 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #27,142 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'uproot'
The word 'uproot' originated from the combination of 'up' meaning 'from below' and 'root' meaning 'the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground and draws water and nutrients from the soil.' The term has been used figuratively to indicate the act of removing something completely from its original place or environment since the early 16th century.