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uplift vs upthrow

upthrow vs uplift

uplift and upthrow both are nouns.

uplift is a verb but upthrow is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
uplift Yes No Yes No
upthrow Yes No No No
As nouns, uplift and upthrow are synonyms defined as:
  • uplift and upthrow: (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
Other synonyms of uplift include upheaval, upthrust.
uplift (noun) upthrow (noun)
a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
uplift (verb) upthrow (verb)
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
lift up or elevate
lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces
Difference between uplift and upthrow

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