B2verb 1K

Dig

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪɡ/","/dɪɡz/","/dʌɡ/","/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪɡ/","/dɪɡz/","/dʌɡ/","/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Dig

to make a hole in the ground or to move soil from one place to another using your hands, a tool or a machine

In simple words: To make a hole in the ground.

Dig in a sentence

• I love to dig in the garden and plant new flowers each spring.
• The archaeologists had to dig carefully to uncover ancient artifacts.
• He decided to dig a hole for the new tree he bought.
• She started to dig into the details of the project to understand it better.
• The team's coach told them to dig deep and find their full potential.
• They will dig at the construction site starting next week.
• He is known to dig through old records to find lost history.
• During the meeting, she had to dig hard to find the answers to the questions.

How to use Dig

Used in both literal and figurative contexts. Can refer to physical digging or searching for information. More common in casual conversation than in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

dig + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'dog' digging in the dirt — both start with 'di'.

Related words

Collocations with Dig

• deep
• deeply
• down
• for
• into
• through

Synonyms for Dig

• excavate
• burrow
• scoop
• delve
• probe

Opposites of Dig

• fill
• cover
• bury

Common mistakes with Dig

• Confused with 'dive' — don't mix up the two actions.
• Incorrect tense usage — remember 'dug' for past tense.
• 'Dig' as a noun — confusion with the noun form 'dig' (like a hole).

Frequently asked questions about Dig

What does Dig mean?

To make a hole in the ground.

What is the definition of Dig?

to make a hole in the ground or to move soil from one place to another using your hands, a tool or a machine

How do you use Dig in a sentence?

I love to dig in the garden and plant new flowers each spring.

Can you give another example of Dig?

The archaeologists had to dig carefully to uncover ancient artifacts.

What are synonyms for Dig?

Common alternatives include excavate, burrow, scoop, delve, probe.

What is the opposite of Dig?

Opposite meanings include fill, cover, bury.

What words go with Dig?

It commonly pairs with deep, deeply, down, for, into, through.

What are common mistakes when using Dig?

Confused with 'dive' — don't mix up the two actions. Incorrect tense usage — remember 'dug' for past tense. 'Dig' as a noun — confusion with the noun form 'dig' (like a hole).

How do you pronounce Dig?

US: /["/dɪɡ/","/dɪɡz/","/dʌɡ/","/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪɡ/","/dɪɡz/","/dʌɡ/","/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dig?

Used in both literal and figurative contexts. Can refer to physical digging or searching for information. More common in casual conversation than in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Dig?

"Dig" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.