DIG as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
   Synonym(s)
   • jab (what does jab mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs
   Hypernyms(s) dig is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • touch (what does touch mean?)
   • touching (what does touching mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • jab (what does jab mean?)
   • prod (what does prod mean?)
   • stab (what does stab mean?)
   • poke (what does poke mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • jab (what does jab mean?)
   • prod (what does prod mean?)
   • stab (what does stab mean?)
   • poke (what does poke mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
2. Meaning
   • the act of digging
   Synonym(s)
   • digging (what does digging mean?)
   • excavation (what does excavation mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • there’’s an interesting excavation going on near Princeton
   Hypernyms(s) dig is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • creating by removal (what does creating by removal mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • excavate (what does excavate mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • hollow (what does hollow mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • dig out (what does dig out mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • delve (what does delve mean?)
   • cut into (what does cut into mean?)
   • turn over (what does turn over mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • delve (what does delve mean?)
   • cut into (what does cut into mean?)
   • turn over (what does turn over mean?)
   • excavate (what does excavate mean?)
   • unearth (what does unearth mean?)
   • excavate (what does excavate mean?)
   • dig up (what does dig up mean?)
   • turn up (what does turn up mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover
   Hypernyms(s) dig is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • dent (what does dent mean?)
   • gouge (what does gouge mean?)
   • nick (what does nick mean?)
4. Meaning
   • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
   Synonym(s)
   • barb (what does barb mean?)
   • gibe (what does gibe mean?)
   • jibe (what does jibe mean?)
   • shaft (what does shaft mean?)
   • shot (what does shot mean?)
   • slam (what does slam mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • his parting shot was `drop dead”
   • she threw shafts of sarcasm
   • she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
   Hypernyms(s) dig is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • remark (what does remark mean?)
   • comment (what does comment mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • cheap shot (what does cheap shot mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • jeer (what does jeer mean?)
   • scoff (what does scoff mean?)
   • flout (what does flout mean?)
   • barrack (what does barrack mean?)
   • gibe (what does gibe mean?)
5. Meaning
   • the site of an archeological exploration
   Synonym(s)
   • archeological site (what does archeological site mean?)
   • excavation (what does excavation mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • they set up camp next to the dig
   Hypernyms(s) dig is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • site (what does site mean?)
   • land site (what does land site mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • Byblos (what does Byblos mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • excavate (what does excavate mean?)
   • unearth (what does unearth mean?)
   • excavate (what does excavate mean?)
   • dig up (what does dig up mean?)
   • turn up (what does turn up mean?)
   • excavate (what does excavate mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • hollow (what does hollow mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • dig out (what does dig out mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • delve (what does delve mean?)
   • cut into (what does cut into mean?)
   • turn over (what does turn over mean?)

DIG as VERB

1. Meaning
   • get the meaning of something
   Synonym(s)
   • apprehend (what does apprehend mean?)
   • compass (what does compass mean?)
   • comprehend (what does comprehend mean?)
   • get the picture (what does get the picture mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
   Hypernyms(s) dig is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • understand (what does understand mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • figure (what does figure mean?)
   • catch on (what does catch on mean?)
   • get wise (what does get wise mean?)
   • get onto (what does get onto mean?)
   • tumble (what does tumble mean?)
   • latch on (what does latch on mean?)
   • cotton on (what does cotton on mean?)
   • twig (what does twig mean?)
   • get it (what does get it mean?)
   • intuit (what does intuit mean?)
   • digest (what does digest mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • understanding (what does understanding mean?)
   • apprehension (what does apprehension mean?)
   • discernment (what does discernment mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   • knower (what does knower mean?)
   • apprehender (what does apprehender mean?)
   • appreciation (what does appreciation mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • grasping (what does grasping mean?)
   • understanding (what does understanding mean?)
   • apprehension (what does apprehension mean?)
   • discernment (what does discernment mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   • comprehension (what does comprehension mean?)
2. Meaning
   • poke or thrust abruptly
   Synonym(s)
   • jab (what does jab mean?)
   • poke (what does poke mean?)
   • prod (what does prod mean?)
   • stab (what does stab mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he jabbed his finger into her ribs
   Hypernyms(s) dig is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • thrust (what does thrust mean?)
   See Also
   • poke into (what does poke into mean?)
   • intrude into (what does intrude into mean?)
   • meddle with (what does meddle with mean?)
   • horn in (what does horn in mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • jab (what does jab mean?)
   • jab (what does jab mean?)
   • jabbing (what does jabbing mean?)
   • poke (what does poke mean?)
   • poking (what does poking mean?)
   • thrust (what does thrust mean?)
   • thrusting (what does thrusting mean?)
   • jab (what does jab mean?)
   • jabbing (what does jabbing mean?)
   • poke (what does poke mean?)
   • poking (what does poking mean?)
   • thrust (what does thrust mean?)
   • thrusting (what does thrusting mean?)
   • prod (what does prod mean?)
   • goad (what does goad mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • jab (what does jab mean?)
   • jab (what does jab mean?)
   • jabbing (what does jabbing mean?)
   • poke (what does poke mean?)
   • poking (what does poking mean?)
   • thrust (what does thrust mean?)
   • thrusting (what does thrusting mean?)
3. Meaning
   • turn up, loosen, or remove earth
   Synonym(s)
   • cut into (what does cut into mean?)
   • delve (what does delve mean?)
   • turn over (what does turn over mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Dig we must
   • turn over the soil for aeration
   Hypernyms(s) dig is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • remove (what does remove mean?)
   • take (what does take mean?)
   • take away (what does take away mean?)
   • withdraw (what does withdraw mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • furrow (what does furrow mean?)
   • rut (what does rut mean?)
   • groove (what does groove mean?)
   • rout (what does rout mean?)
   • root (what does root mean?)
   • rootle (what does rootle mean?)
   • spade (what does spade mean?)
   • shovel (what does shovel mean?)
   • trowel (what does trowel mean?)
   • burrow (what does burrow mean?)
   • tunnel (what does tunnel mean?)
   See Also
   • excavate (what does excavate mean?)
   • dig up (what does dig up mean?)
   • turn up (what does turn up mean?)
   • pitch in (what does pitch in mean?)
   • dig in (what does dig in mean?)
   • dig out (what does dig out mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • excavation (what does excavation mean?)
   • archeological site (what does archeological site mean?)
   • excavation (what does excavation mean?)
   • digging (what does digging mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • power shovel (what does power shovel mean?)
   • excavator (what does excavator mean?)
   • digger (what does digger mean?)
   • shovel (what does shovel mean?)
   • excavation (what does excavation mean?)
   • digging (what does digging mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
4. Meaning
   • remove the inner part or the core of
   Synonym(s)
   • excavate (what does excavate mean?)
   • hollow (what does hollow mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the mining company wants to excavate the hillsite
   Hypernyms(s) dig is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • remove (what does remove mean?)
   • take (what does take mean?)
   • take away (what does take away mean?)
   • withdraw (what does withdraw mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • drive (what does drive mean?)
   • trench (what does trench mean?)
   • ditch (what does ditch mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hole (what does hole mean?)
   • hollow (what does hollow mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • excavation (what does excavation mean?)
   • archeological site (what does archeological site mean?)
   • excavation (what does excavation mean?)
   • digging (what does digging mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • excavation (what does excavation mean?)
   • hole in the ground (what does hole in the ground mean?)
   • mining (what does mining mean?)
   • excavation (what does excavation mean?)
5. Meaning
   • create by digging
   Synonym(s)
   • dig out (what does dig out mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • dig a hole
   • dig out a channel
   Hypernyms(s) dig is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • hollow (what does hollow mean?)
   • hollow out (what does hollow out mean?)
   • core out (what does core out mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • lift (what does lift mean?)
   • trench (what does trench mean?)
   • dibble (what does dibble mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • excavation (what does excavation mean?)
   • digging (what does digging mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • excavation (what does excavation mean?)
   • archeological site (what does archeological site mean?)
   • digger (what does digger mean?)
   • power shovel (what does power shovel mean?)
   • excavator (what does excavator mean?)
   • digger (what does digger mean?)
   • shovel (what does shovel mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • remove (what does remove mean?)
   • take (what does take mean?)
   • take away (what does take away mean?)
   • withdraw (what does withdraw mean?)
6. Meaning
   • work hard
   Synonym(s)
   • drudge (what does drudge mean?)
   • fag (what does fag mean?)
   • grind (what does grind mean?)
   • labor (what does labor mean?)
   • labour (what does labour mean?)
   • moil (what does moil mean?)
   • toil (what does toil mean?)
   • travail (what does travail mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • She was digging away at her math homework
   • Lexicographers drudge all day long
   Hypernyms(s) dig is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • work (what does work mean?)
   • do work (what does do work mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • drudge (what does drudge mean?)
   • peon (what does peon mean?)
   • navvy (what does navvy mean?)
   • galley slave (what does galley slave mean?)
   • hack (what does hack mean?)
   • drudge (what does drudge mean?)
   • hacker (what does hacker mean?)
   • drudgery (what does drudgery mean?)
   • plodding (what does plodding mean?)
   • grind (what does grind mean?)
   • donkeywork (what does donkeywork mean?)
   • swot (what does swot mean?)
   • grind (what does grind mean?)
   • nerd (what does nerd mean?)
   • wonk (what does wonk mean?)
   • dweeb (what does dweeb mean?)
   • drudgery (what does drudgery mean?)
   • plodding (what does plodding mean?)
   • grind (what does grind mean?)
   • donkeywork (what does donkeywork mean?)
   • effort (what does effort mean?)
   • elbow grease (what does elbow grease mean?)
   • exertion (what does exertion mean?)
   • travail (what does travail mean?)
   • sweat (what does sweat mean?)
   • toiler (what does toiler mean?)
   • labor (what does labor mean?)
   • labour (what does labour mean?)
   • toil (what does toil mean?)
   • labor (what does labor mean?)
   • labour (what does labour mean?)
   • toil (what does toil mean?)
   • laborer (what does laborer mean?)
   • manual laborer (what does manual laborer mean?)
   • labourer (what does labourer mean?)
   • jack (what does jack mean?)
   • labor (what does labor mean?)
   • labour (what does labour mean?)
   • toil (what does toil mean?)
   • undertaking (what does undertaking mean?)
   • project (what does project mean?)
   • task (what does task mean?)
   • labor (what does labor mean?)
   • laborer (what does laborer mean?)
   • manual laborer (what does manual laborer mean?)
   • labourer (what does labourer mean?)
   • jack (what does jack mean?)