Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Dig.
How to pronounce dig:
Def 1 US
Def 2 US
Dig - as a noun
The site of an archeological exploration
Example: "They set up camp next to the dig"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
archeological siteexcavationAn aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Example: "His parting shot was `drop dead'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbgibejibeshaftshotslamHypernyms (Closely Related)
commentinputremarkHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A small gouge (as in the cover of a book)
Example: "The book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover"
The act of digging
Example: "There's an interesting excavation going on near princeton"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diggingexcavationThe act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
Example: "She gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
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jabDig - as a verb
Turn up, loosen, or remove earth
Example: "Dig we must"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut intodelveturn overHypernyms (Closely Related)
removetakewithdrawHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Create by digging
Example: "Dig a hole"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dig outHypernyms (Closely Related)
core outhollowhollow outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Work hard
Example: "She was digging away at her math homework"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drudgegrindlaborlabourmoiltoiltravailThrust down or into
Example: "Dig the oars into the water"
Remove the inner part or the core of
Example: "The mining company wants to excavate the hillside"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excavatehollowHypernyms (Closely Related)
removetakewithdrawHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Poke or thrust abruptly
Example: "He jabbed his finger into her ribs"
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jabpokestabGet the meaning of something
Example: "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehendcompasscomprehendget the picturegraspgroksavvyHypernyms (Closely Related)
understandHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She likes to dig in the garden and plant flowers."
"The archaeologist is excited to dig for ancient artifacts."
"The dog loves to dig in the sand at the beach."
"We need to dig a trench to lay down the new plumbing."
"The kids decided to dig a tunnel in the sandpit."
Word Game Points
Is DIG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dig is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DIG has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is DIG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dig is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDIG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is DIG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dig is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDIG has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
