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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    discovered found uncovered revealed exposed unearth dug up excavated brought to light disclosed unveiled laid bare detected located spotted identified traced tracked down followed pursued investigated researched explored probed examined inspected scrutinized analyzed searched hunted pursued espied descried noticed observed perceived discerned uncovered unmasked laid open

    Meaning of Unearthed

    The primary meaning of the word "Unearthed" is to discover or bring to light something that was previously hidden or unknown.

    Definitions

    • To discover or bring to light something that was previously hidden or unknown, typically after a thorough search or investigation.
    • * To dig up or excavate something, especially an object or a fossil, from the ground.

    Etymology of Unearthed

    The word "Unearthed" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "un-" meant "opposite of" or "removal of", and "earth" referred to the ground or soil.
    Historically, the word was used to describe the act of digging up or excavating something from the ground, and over time, its meaning expanded to include the discovery or revelation of hidden or unknown information.

    Example Uses

    • The archaeologists unearthed a ancient city deep in the jungle.
    • * The journalist unearthed a scandal involving corrupt government officials.
    • * The researchers unearthed new evidence that challenged the existing theory.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    concealed hidden buried covered disguised masked obscured screened shielded veiled camouflaged cloaked shrouded clouded ambiguous unclear vague indistinct imperceptible unnoticed unobserved unseen unperceived undiscovered unfound unlocated untraced untracked

    Related Nouns

    discovery finding revelation exposure uncovering excavation digging search investigation research exploration probe examination inspection scrutiny analysis hunt pursuit quest mission endeavor effort attempt try

    Related Verbs

    discover find uncover reveal expose excavate dig search investigate research explore probe examine inspect scrutinize analyze hunt pursue follow track trace locate

    Related Adjectives

    hidden unknown unseen unobserved undiscovered unfound unlocated untraced untracked obscure vague indistinct imperceptible unnoticed uncovered exposed revealed laid bare open evident clear distinct perceptible observable