digging

[ˈdɪɡɪŋ]

digging Definition

• 1. the activity of breaking up or moving earth, sand, etc., especially with a tool, machine, or your hands
• 2. the act of searching for information or trying to discover the truth about something

Using digging: Examples

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

• Example

  The digging of the foundation for the new building took several weeks.

• Example

  He spent the afternoon digging in the garden.

• Example

  The archaeologists were digging for artifacts from ancient civilizations.

• Example

  I did some digging and found out that he has a criminal record.

digging Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for digging

• excavation
• shoveling
• trenching
• mining

Phrases with digging

• digging one's own grave

  doing something that will cause one's own downfall or failure

  Example

  By refusing to listen to advice, he's digging his own grave.

• stop digging

  stop making a situation worse by continuing to do or say things that are causing problems

  Example

  When he realized he was in trouble, he knew it was time to stop digging.

• dig deep

  to make a great effort to find or do something

  Example

  We need to dig deep to find a solution to this problem.

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Summary: digging in Brief

The term 'digging' [ˈdɪɡɪŋ] refers to the act of breaking up or moving earth, sand, etc., often using a tool or machine. It can also mean searching for information or truth about something. Examples include 'The digging of the foundation for the new building took several weeks.' and 'I did some digging and found out that he has a criminal record.' Phrases like 'digging one's own grave' and 'stop digging' denote actions that lead to one's own downfall or worsening of a situation.