dig (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪɡ/
Definition
To break up and move earth with a tool or body part.
Examples
She used a small shovel to dig a hole for the plant.
The dog dug in the sand for hours.
He dug his fingers into the soft soil.
How to Use dig
- dig a hole (collocation)
- To make a hole in the ground. — "The dog likes to dig a hole in the backyard."
- dig up (phrasal verb)
- To remove something from the ground by digging. — "We dug up potatoes from the garden."
- dig into (prepositional phrase)
- To search for information or something hidden. — "The reporter dug into the scandal."
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