How Do You Spell UNEARTH?

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈɜːθ] (IPA)

The word "unearth" is spelled as /ʌnˈɜːθ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "un-" is pronounced as /ʌn/ and indicates negation or reversal, while the second syllable "-earth" is pronounced as /ˈɜːθ/ and refers to the ground or soil. The pronunciation of the "e" in "earth" is a schwa sound, which is a neutral vowel sound. Together, the word "unearth" means to uncover, reveal, or bring something to light that was previously hidden or unknown.

UNEARTH Meaning and Definition

1. Unearth, a verb, refers to the action of discovering or revealing something previously unknown or hidden, often by means of diligent investigation or excavation. It involves bringing to light something that was buried, concealed, or obscure, either physically or metaphorically. The term is commonly employed in the context of uncovering archaeological artifacts, historical information, or hidden truths.

   In a literal sense, "unearth" typically pertains to the act of excavating the ground, unearthing buried objects or secrets that have been concealed for an extended period. This can be achieved through the use of tools like shovels, picks, or machinery, as well as employing archaeological techniques. Figuratively, "unearth" extends its meaning to describe the act of discovering or revealing information or facts that were not previously known or easily accessible. It implies conducting thorough research, investigation, or exploration in order to uncover and bring forth historical evidence, long-forgotten stories, or concealed knowledge to the forefront.

   The term "unearth" suggests both a process and a result, indicating the dynamic act of uncovering something that has been concealed and the subsequent achievement of making it known or visible. It often involves a sense of excitement, curiosity, or astonishment, as the process of unearthing inevitably brings about new insights, revelations, or discoveries that contribute to expanding human knowledge or understanding.

2. To drive from the earth or from a burrow; to uncover; to expose.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNEARTH

• unworth
• unearthy
• unealthy
• underth
• onearth
• nearthe
• eneath
• unerth
• uneath
• enearch
• gnearch
• inarth
• uncartt
• unearthd
• unfauth
• unfath
• unfeath
• ungeart
• Unearry
• inearthd
• oneparth
• uneertht
• unerrth
• unrerth
• udmarth
• underegth
• Uncarto

Etymology of UNEARTH

The word "unearth" is derived from the Old English word "un-", which means "not" or "reverse the action of", and the word "earth". The word "earth" itself originated from the Old English word "eorthe" which referred to the ground or soil. The combination of "un-" and "earth" forms the verb "unearth", meaning to dig or bring something out of the ground or to discover or uncover something hidden or unknown.

Similar spelling words for UNEARTH

• unearthly,
• unworthily,
• unratable,
• unmarred,
• unneurotic,
• unaired,
• unhurt,
• unmerited,
• unmarried,
• unworthy,
• unorthodox,
• unheard,
• unwearied,
• unaerated.

Conjugate verb Unearth

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unearthed

you would have unearthed

he/she/it would have unearthed

we would have unearthed

they would have unearthed

I would have unearth

you would have unearth

he/she/it would have unearth

we would have unearth

they would have unearth

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been unearthing

you would have been unearthing

he/she/it would have been unearthing

we would have been unearthing

they would have been unearthing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would unearth

you would unearth

he/she/it would unearth

we would unearth

they would unearth

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be unearthing

you would be unearthing

he/she/it would be unearthing

we would be unearthing

they would be unearthing

FUTURE

I will unearth

you will unearth

he/she/it will unearth

we will unearth

they will unearth

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unearthing

you will be unearthing

he/she/it will be unearthing

we will be unearthing

they will be unearthing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unearthed

you will have unearthed

he/she/it will have unearthed

we will have unearthed

they will have unearthed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unearthing

you will have been unearthing

he/she/it will have been unearthing

we will have been unearthing

they will have been unearthing

IMPERATIVE

you unearth

we let´s unearth

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unearth

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unearthing

you were unearthing

he/she/it was unearthing

we were unearthing

they were unearthing

PAST PARTICIPLE

unearthed

PAST PERFECT

I had unearthed

you had unearthed

he/she/it had unearthed

we had unearthed

they had unearthed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unearthing

you had been unearthing

he/she/it had been unearthing

we had been unearthing

they had been unearthing

PRESENT

I unearth

you unearth

he/she/it unearths

we unearth

they unearth

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unearthing

you are unearthing

he/she/it is unearthing

we are unearthing

they are unearthing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unearthing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unearthed

you have unearthed

he/she/it has unearthed

we have unearthed

they have unearthed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unearthing

you have been unearthing

he/she/it has been unearthing

we have been unearthing

they have been unearthing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it unearth

SIMPLE PAST

I unearthed

you unearthed

he/she/it unearthed

we unearthed

they unearthed