unearth

//ʌnˈɜːθ//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

unearthInfinitive
unearthPresent tense
unearthedPast tense
unearthedPast participle
unearthingPresent participle
unearthsThird-person singular
1

To dig up something from the ground.

The archaeologists unearthed ancient pottery from the site.

2

To discover something hidden or lost, especially through careful investigation or research.

The journalist unearthed evidence of corruption in the government.

3

To drive an animal, especially a fox, from its burrow or den.

The hunters used dogs to unearth the fox from its den.