Basic Details
Word: Unearthed
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To dig up or discover something that was buried or hidden.
Synonyms: Discovered, revealed, uncovered
Antonyms: Buried, concealed, hidden
Idioms and Phrases
- Unearthed a treasure: To discover something very valuable or important. Example: "In their backyard, they unearthed a treasure of old coins from the past."
- Whats unearthed stays unearthed: Some secrets or discoveries are best kept hidden. Example: "After the scandal, she believed that whats unearthed stays unearthed and chose to move on."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The archaeologists unearthed ancient pottery that had been buried for centuries.
Example 2: During the renovation, the workers unearthed a hidden cellar under the house.
Example 3: The detective unearthed crucial evidence that helped solve the mystery.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "unearthed" comes from the combination of "un-" meaning "not" and "earth," which relates to digging or being on the ground? It highlights the idea of bringing something out from beneath the earth!
Famous Quote
"The truth will be unearthed, and when it is, it will shake the foundations of our beliefs." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unearthed" mean?
a) To bury something
b) To cut something
c) To dig up or discover something
d) To plant something
Answer: c) To dig up or discover something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unearthed"?
a) Buried
b) Discovered
c) Concealed
d) Hidden
Answer: b) Discovered
3. Which sentence uses "unearthed" correctly?
a) She unearthed her homework under the bed.
b) The dog unearthed the bone in the yard.
c) He unearthed too many leaves in the garden.
d) The teacher unearthed a joke in the classroom.
Answer: b) The dog unearthed the bone in the yard.
4. Which idiom means to discover something valuable?
a) Whats unearthed stays unearthed
b) Unearthed a treasure
c) A penny for your thoughts
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: b) Unearthed a treasure
5. What is the opposite of "unearthed"?
a) Found
b) Revealed
c) Buried
d) Discovered
Answer: c) Buried
