Vocabulary
Unearth
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
find (something) in the ground by digging.
Urdu meaning
کھود کر نکالنا، ظاہر کرنا، دریافت کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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The purpose of `the great wall` was perhaps to regulate trade, monitor movement, and create an administrative structure.Excavation will extend to all sides to unearth the full structure around the ancient site.
Dawn Editorials —
Unearthing magic
— 2026-02-02
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The Pakistan Cricket Board deserves appreciation for an effort that has helped unearth and develop talents who will hopefully go on to successfully represent the senior team one day.
Dawn Editorials —
Cricket looking up
— 2026-01-08
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But seven decades and three generations removed, what good does it do to unearth the wounds of Partition on YouTube?
Dawn Editorials —
On the wounds of Partition
— 2025-02-03
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But seven decades and three generations removed, what good does it do to unearth the wounds of Partition on YouTube?
Dawn Editorials —
On the wounds of Partition
— 2025-02-03
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Therefore, only a transparent probe can unearth the perpetrators behind the Swat bombing.
Dawn Editorials —
Close call
— 2024-09-24
Synonyms
dig up, excavate, exhume, disinter, bring to the surface, mine, quarry, pull out,
Curator example
“workmen unearthed an ancient artillery shell”
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