Pronunciation

/dɪɡ/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of digging, especially with a tool, to remove soil, earth, or other materials from a hole or trench. “The archaeologist was excavating a site to uncover ancient artifacts.”
2. A hole or cavity made by digging. “The dog dug a hole under the fence.”
3. A deep interest or passion. “She had a lifelong dig for knowledge about history.”

Verb

1. To use a tool to remove soil, earth, or other materials from a surface, typically to make a hole or uncover something below. “He dug a hole to plant a tree.”
2. To search or investigate thoroughly, often with curiosity or enthusiasm. “She dug through her grandmother’s attic, looking for old family photos.”
3. To criticize or mock someone publicly. “He dug at his colleague’s ideas during the meeting.”

Adjective

1. Characteristic of digging or excavation. “The dig site was well-preserved.”
2. Showing a keen interest or expertise. “He has a real dig for classical music.”

Adverb

1. In a digging manner. “She dug deep into the soil to find water.”

Phrases

• “Digging around” means searching or investigating.
• “A deep dig” implies a thorough investigation or examination.
• “He’s really into digging in the garden” describes someone’s enthusiasm for gardening.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The archaeologists were conducting a dig at the excavation site.”
• Verb: “After a long day at work, he enjoyed digging into a good book.”
• Adjective: “Her research was based on a deep dig into historical records.”
• Adverb: “She dug deep into her backpack to find her keys.”

Synonyms

• Excavate
• Unearth
• Probe
• Scrutinize
• Examine
• Investigate
• Penetrate
• Pursue with interest
• Devote time to (a topic)