Extracted Uncommon

Origin: Latin prefix extra-

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Verb

simple past tense and past participle of extract

"The surgeon carefully extracted the broken tooth from his mouth yesterday."

In plain English: To extract something means to take it out from inside another thing, often with some effort.

"The dentist extracted my wisdom tooth because it was causing pain."

Example Sentences

"The dentist extracted my wisdom tooth because it was causing pain." verb

"He extracted the key from his pocket to unlock the door." verb

"The dentist gently extracted the painful tooth with steady hands." verb

"She managed to extract an apology from her friend after the argument." verb