dig
🇺🇸
/dɪɡ/
🇬🇧
/dɪɡ/
verb
B2
to make a hole in the ground or move dirt
We need to dig a hole for the new tree.
R
to get something out of the ground
Let's dig some carrots from the garden.
R
to search for something by moving things around
I had to dig through my drawer to find my keys.
R
to really like something
I really dig this new song.
noun
R
a small push with a finger or elbow
She gave him a friendly dig to get his attention.
R
a comment meant to annoy someone
His constant digs about my work were annoying.
R
a search for old objects by digging in the ground
The archaeologists went on a dig to find ancient artifacts.
translation
to make a hole in the ground or move dirt; to get something out of the ground; to search for something by moving things around; to really like something
a small push with a finger or elbow; a comment meant to annoy someone; a search for old objects by digging in the ground
Word Forms
Past
dug
Progressive
digging
3rd Present
digs
Perfect
dug
Plural
digs