What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unroot
Example
The gardener carefully unrooted the flower from the pot. [unrooted: past tense]
Example
It's time for me to unroot myself from this town and start a new life. [unroot: verb]
Example
We need to unroot the corruption in our government. [unroot: verb]
uproot
Example
The storm uprooted the tree from the ground. [uprooted: past tense]
Example
The war uprooted thousands of families from their homes. [uprooted: past participle]
Example
We need to uproot the weeds from the garden. [uproot: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Uproot is more commonly used than unroot in everyday language, especially in the context of plants and physical objects. Unroot is less common but more versatile and can be used in different contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unroot and uproot?
Both unroot and uproot are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
