upthrow Meaning & Definition
What Does Upthrow Mean?
As a verb, upthrow means To throw or cast upwards. It can also mean To throw up (a mass of material) from below, causing a fault. As a noun, it means A fault in which a mass of material has been thrown up from below.
Upthrow: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | upheaval, uplift and upthrust |
| Plural | upthrows |
| Verb forms | upthrows, upthrowing, upthrew, upthrown |
Upthrow Definition (Verb)
- To throw or cast upwards.
- To throw up (a mass of material) from below, causing a fault.
- To be thrown up from below, causing a fault.
Upthrow as a Noun
- A fault in which a mass of material has been thrown up from below.
Verb
- (of a mass of material) To be thrown up from below, causing a fault.
Synonyms of Upthrow
Upthrow synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Upthrow
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Upthrow in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
upthrow (third-person singular simple present upthrows, present participle upthrowing, simple past upthrew, past participle upthrown)
upthrow (plural upthrows)
Origin of Upthrow
From Middle English upthrowen, equivalent to up- + throw.
Quick Answers About Upthrow
Is upthrow a verb or a noun?
Upthrow is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for upthrow?
Words with a similar meaning to upthrow include upheaval, uplift and upthrust. See the full list of upthrow synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of upthrow?
The plural of upthrow is upthrows.
What is the past tense of upthrow?
The past tense of upthrow is upthrew and the past participle is upthrown. The present participle is upthrowing.