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- [uhp-tawrn, -tohrn]
- /ʌpˈtɔrn, -ˈtoʊrn/
- /ˈʌptɔːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhp-tawrn, -tohrn]
- /ʌpˈtɔrn, -ˈtoʊrn/
Definitions of uptorn word
- verb uptorn past participle of uptear. 1
- verb with object uptorn to wrench or tear out by or as if by the roots or foundations; destroy. 1
- adjective uptorn pulled or ripped up by or as if by the roots 0
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Origin of uptorn
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; up- + tear2
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Parts of speech for Uptorn
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uptorn popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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uptorn usage trend in Literature
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