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How do you spell Upheaval?

Correct spelling

upheaval

UP + HEAVAL. Think: heave up.

Why is upheaval spelled this way?

UP + HEAVAL (from heave). An upheaval heaves things up — it overturns the established order from below.

Common misspellings of upheaval

upheavelupheavleupheivalupheavel

Example

The revolution caused social upheaval.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell upheaval?+
The correct spelling is "upheaval". UP + HEAVAL. Think: heave up.
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