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Dig
/dɪɡ/
To break up and move earth with a tool or machine, often to create a hole or trench.
Synonyms:
excavate
delve
unearth
shovel
scoop
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Examples:
They
dug
and dug.
Digging
for apples, yer honour!”
My right elbow finds and
digs
into a rock.
Etymology:
Originated from Middle English
diggen,
related to Old English
dician
(meaning to dig or scoop), and similar terms in Middle Low German like
digen.
Usage Statistics:
36 mentions per 1 million words
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