Word: Dig
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: perhaps from Old English dīc ‘ditch’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.
Short Definition:break up and move earth
Examples:- the boar had been digging for roots
- she had to dig the garden
- authorities cause chaos by digging up roads
Definition:
push or poke sharply
Short Definition:push or poke sharply
Examples:- he dug his hands into his pockets
Definition:
like, appreciate, or understand
Short Definition:like or understand
Examples:- I really dig heavy rock
Word: Dig
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an act or spell of digging
Short Definition:act of digging
Examples:- a thorough dig of the whole plot
Definition:
a push or poke with one's elbow, finger, etc.
Short Definition:push or poke
Examples:- Ginnie gave her sister a dig in the ribs
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