English Word · Intermediate
upheaving
upheaval
Pronunciation: say upheaving
Meaning
A state of great social, political, or religious upheaval.
Example
With great social, political, and religious upheavings, it is trying to escape from the thraldom of the dark ages.
With great social, political, and religious upheavings, it is trying to escape from the thraldom of the dark ages.
Practice tips
- Practice upheaving out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.