dig

[dɪɡ]

dig Definition

  • 1to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., as with a shovel, spade, bulldozer, or claw; make an excavation.
  • 2to make one's way or work by or as by removing or turning over material.
  • 3to poke, thrust, or force (usually followed by 'in', 'into', 'or 'through')

Using dig: Examples

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

  • Example

    He dug a hole in the ground with a shovel.

  • Example

    The dog dug a hole under the fence and escaped.

  • Example

    She dug through her purse to find her keys.

  • Example

    I need to dig deeper to find the root of the problem.

  • Example

    He dug into his steak with a knife and fork.

dig Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for dig

Phrases with dig

  • to begin eating heartily

    Example

    Let's dig in before the food gets cold.

  • to remove something from a place where it is buried or hidden

    Example

    I need to dig out my winter coat from the back of the closet.

  • dig up

    to uncover or discover something by digging

    Example

    They dug up some old artifacts while excavating the site.

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Summary: dig in Brief

The verb 'dig' [dɪɡ] means to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc. with a tool, to make one's way or work by removing or turning over material, or to poke, thrust, or force something in. It has synonyms like 'excavate,' 'shovel,' and 'tunnel.' Phrases include 'dig in,' meaning to begin eating heartily, 'dig out,' meaning to remove something from a place where it is buried or hidden, and 'dig up,' meaning to uncover or discover something by digging.

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