Word DIG: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

dig

🇺🇸 [dɪɡ]

Meanings

To break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, or other material from the ground using a tool or hands. Digging can be done for various purposes, such as construction, searching, or gardening.

Examples

• They had to dig a hole to plant the tree.
• He dug in the sand to find seashells.
• The workers dug up the old road to replace the pipes.
• She dug a small trench for the garden irrigation system.
• The archaeologists dug carefully to uncover the ancient ruins.

Synonyms

excavate • shovel • sift

Antonyms

cover • fill • bury