dig

//dɪɡ//
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Verb

digInfinitive
digPresent tense
dugPast tense
dugPast participle
diggingPresent participle
digsThird-person singular
1

to break up and move earth or soil with a tool, machine, or one's hands

The dog was digging a hole in the garden.

2

to make a hole or tunnel in the ground by removing earth

The workers dug a tunnel through the mountain.

3

to search or look for something by moving things around

She dug through her bag to find her keys.

4

to push or poke something into someone or something

He dug his elbow into my side.

5

to like, appreciate, or understand something (slang)

I really dig this music.

Noun

digSingular
digsPlural
1

an act of digging or excavating

The archaeologists started a dig at the ancient site.

2

an archaeological excavation site

The students visited an archaeological dig in Egypt.

3

a sarcastic or critical remark aimed at someone

She made a dig at his cooking skills.

4

a place where someone lives (informal, usually plural)

I'm looking for new digs closer to work.

Synonym