O
AI-generated image

unearth

/ʌnˈɜːrθ/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does unearth mean?

verb

To dig up or bring to light something that has been hidden or buried, often in a literal or figurative sense.

Example

"The archaeologists unearthed a long-lost city deep in the jungle."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for unearth?

What's the opposite of unearth?

Rhymes with unearth