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- [uhp-hee-vuh l]
- /ʌpˈhi vəl/
- /ʌpˈhiː.vəl/
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- [uhp-hee-vuh l]
- /ʌpˈhi vəl/
Definitions of upheaval word
- noun upheaval strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society: the upheaval of war. 1
- noun upheaval an act of upheaving, especially of a part of the earth's crust. 1
- noun upheaval the state of being upheaved. 1
- noun upheaval Geology. an upward warping of a part of the earth's crust, forcing certain areas into a relatively higher position than before. 1
- noun upheaval violent unrest 1
- noun upheaval difficult change 1
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Origin of upheaval
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; upheave + -al2
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Parts of speech for Upheaval
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
upheaval popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
upheaval usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for upheaval
noun upheaval
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- ataxia — lack of muscular coordination
- broadside — A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution.
- cataclysm — A cataclysm is an event that causes great change or harm.
Antonyms for upheaval
noun upheaval
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
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