Uproot
Definition
(verb) To remove something from its place or position
Examples
“The storm uprooted several trees in the park.”
“It took weeks to uproot that old hedge.”
“They uprooted the couch to check for loose coins.”
“After the flood, the workers had to uproot dozens of shrubs along Main Street.”
“Don't uproot the basil, just trim it back.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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