delved

[delvd]

delved Definition

• 1. to search or inquire deeply into
• 2. to dig or excavate

Using delved: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "delved" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She delved into the archives to find more information.

• Example

  The detective delved deeper into the case.

• Example

  The archaeologists delved into the ground to uncover the ancient ruins.

delved Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for delved

• explore
• investigate
• probe
• excavate
• dig

Phrases with delved

• delve deeper

  to investigate or explore something further

  Example

  We need to delve deeper into this issue to find a solution.

• delve into

  to research or investigate something in detail

  Example

  The journalist delved into the politician's past to uncover any scandals.

• delve in

  to start working on something with great enthusiasm

  Example

  She delved in and started writing her novel.

Origins of delved

from Old English 'delfan', meaning 'to dig'

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Summary: delved in Brief

'Delved' [delvd] means to search or inquire deeply into something, or to dig or excavate. It is often used to describe investigating or exploring something in detail, as in 'The detective delved deeper into the case.' 'Delve' can also be used in phrases like 'delve deeper' or 'delve into,' and informally as 'dig into' or 'look into.'