unplant

/ˈʌnˌplænt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove a plant from the ground, usually for transplanting or sale.

“The farmer unplanted the seedlings to replant them in a more fertile area.”

2. noun

the act of removing a plant from the ground.

“The unplanting of the garden was a necessary step in preparing the land for new crops.”

Synonyms

  • dig up
  • remove
  • uproot

Antonyms

  • plant
  • transplant