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upthrust vs uplift

uplift vs upthrust

upthrust and uplift both are nouns.

upthrust is not a verb while uplift is a verb.

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

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