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dig

Pronunciation: [dɪg]

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Learn how to use dig in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to make a hole in the ground using your hands or a tool, like a shovel. When you dig, you can find things buried or help plant things.

Example

We dug a hole in the backyard to plant a tree.

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She didn’t dig the hole deep enough, so the plant didn't grow well.

Example

Can you dig a hole for our new plant?

Context: “understanding”

(verb) to understand or appreciate something. If you dig something, it means you really like it or think it’s cool.

Example

I really dig the music at this concert!

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He doesn’t dig the new movie; he thinks it’s boring.

Example

Do you dig this new song on the radio?

Context: “action”

(noun) a hole or space that has been made by digging. A dig can also mean an archaeological site where people find old things.

Example

The archeologists found many treasures at the dig.

Example

There was no dig happening at the park today.

Example

What interesting things did you find at the dig?

How to pronounce dig

Pronunciation: [dɪg]

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