Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
uproot
verb
/ˌʌpˈruːt/
Definition
To pull a plant out of the ground, including its roots, or to remove someone from their home or environment.
Examples
- They had to uproot the trees to build the new road.
- The family was uprooted when they had to move for a new job.
- During the storm, the winds uprooted several trees in the park.
Meaning
Uproot means to take something out of its natural place or to displace someone from their usual surroundings.
Synonyms
- Remove
- Displace
- Extract
- Dislodge
