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uprooted

/ˈʌpruːtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does uprooted mean?

verb

Past participle of uproot. To remove (a plant) from the earth, especially by pulling it out of the ground. To remove or dislodge (something) from a place or position.

Example

"The storm uprooted trees and power lines, leaving thousands without electricity."

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