CEFR B2

excavated

verb

Meaning

To dig into the ground to find or remove something, especially something old like ruins or fossils.

Examples

They will excavate the site for evidence of early human settlement.
The construction crew had to excavate a large area for the new building's foundation.

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excavated (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkstəveɪt/

Definition

To dig into the ground to find or remove something, especially something old like ruins or fossils.

Examples

They will excavate the site for evidence of early human settlement.
The construction crew had to excavate a large area for the new building's foundation.

How to Use excavated

excavate for (prepositional phrase): To dig in a specific place to find something. — "Archaeologists excavate the area for signs of ancient pottery."
excavate something (collocation): To dig out a specific object or material. — "They will excavate the buried treasure."

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