How Do You Spell UNBURROW?

Pronunciation: [ʌnbˈʌɹə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Unburrow" is based on the phonetic sounds that comprise the word. Using IPA phonetic transcription, the first syllable ("un-") is pronounced as /ʌn/, while the second syllable ("-burrow") is pronounced as /bʌrəʊ/. Together, they make the word /ʌnbʌrəʊ/, which means to come out of a burrow or to uncover something. The spelling of this word reflects the sounds that make it up and helps to convey its meaning.

UNBURROW Meaning and Definition

  1. Unburrow is a verb that refers to the action of emerging or coming out from under the ground or a concealed place, particularly in the case of burrowing animals. It typically involves a creature shifting or pushing away the soil or materials that were covering it, allowing it to reveal itself or move to another location. Unburrowing is an essential process for many underground-dwelling organisms to access the surface or relocate to different areas for various reasons.

    In a broader sense, unburrow can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of disengaging from a hidden or reclusive state. It implies breaking free from seclusion, secrecy, or concealment and coming into the open or exposing oneself to others. This figurative usage suggests a departure from a withdrawn or secluded existence towards a more open and communicative state.

    The term unburrow finds its etymological roots in the combination of the prefix "un-", denoting reversal or removal, and "burrow," which refers to the act of digging or constructing a hole or tunnel in the ground, as carried out by certain animals such as rabbits, groundhogs, or moles.

    Overall, the concept of unburrow encompasses not only the physical action of creatures emerging from a buried position but also the metaphorical act of individuals breaking free from seclusion or secrecy, thus expanding its meaning beyond the animal kingdom.

Common Misspellings for UNBURROW

Etymology of UNBURROW

The word "unburrow" is a compound word derived from two parts: "un-" and "burrow".

The prefix "un-" is a common English prefix meaning "not" or "reverse". It is used to indicate the opposite or absence of a particular action or state.

The word "burrow" is a noun that originated from Middle English, around the 14th century. It originally referred to an animal's hole or tunnel in the ground used for shelter or nesting purposes. Over time, "burrow" also started being used as a verb to describe the action of creating or occupying such a hole or tunnel.

When the prefix "un-" is added to "burrow", the resulting word, "unburrow", means to reverse or undo the action of burrowing.

Conjugate verb Unburrow

CONDITIONAL

I would unburrow
you would unburrow
he/she/it would unburrow
we would unburrow
they would unburrow

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be unburrowing
you would be unburrowing
he/she/it would be unburrowing
we would be unburrowing
they would be unburrowing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unburrow
you would have unburrow
he/she/it would have unburrow
we would have unburrow
they would have unburrow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been unburrowing
you would have been unburrowing
he/she/it would have been unburrowing
we would have been unburrowing
they would have been unburrowing

FUTURE

I will unburrow
you will unburrow
he/she/it will unburrow
we will unburrow
they will unburrow

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unburrowing
you will be unburrowing
he/she/it will be unburrowing
we will be unburrowing
they will be unburrowing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unburrowed
you will have unburrowed
he/she/it will have unburrowed
we will have unburrowed
they will have unburrowed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unburrowing
you will have been unburrowing
he/she/it will have been unburrowing
we will have been unburrowing
they will have been unburrowing

IMPERATIVE

you unburrow
we let´s unburrow

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unburrow

PAST

I unburrowed
you unburrowed
he/she/it unburrowed
we unburrowed
they unburrowed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unburrowing
you were unburrowing
he/she/it was unburrowing
we were unburrowing
they were unburrowing

PAST PARTICIPLE

unburrowed

PAST PERFECT

I had unburrowed
you had unburrowed
he/she/it had unburrowed
we had unburrowed
they had unburrowed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unburrowing
you had been unburrowing
he/she/it had been unburrowing
we had been unburrowing
they had been unburrowing

PRESENT

I unburrow
you unburrow
he/she/it unburrows
we unburrow
they unburrow

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unburrowing
you are unburrowing
he/she/it is unburrowing
we are unburrowing
they are unburrowing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unburrowing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unburrowed
you have unburrowed
he/she/it has unburrowed
we have unburrowed
they have unburrowed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unburrowing
you have been unburrowing
he/she/it has been unburrowing
we have been unburrowing
they have been unburrowing

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