dig
- dig
- I UK [dɪɡ] / US
verb
Word forms "dig":
present tense
I/you/we/they dig
he/she/it digs
present participle digging
past tense dug UK [dʌɡ] / US
past participle dug
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1) intransitive/transitive] to make a hole in earth or sand using your hands, a machine, or a tool, especially a spade
The children like to dig in the sand.
We dug a hole and planted the tree.
The boys were digging for worms.
2) intransitive] to try to find out information about someone, especially when they do not want you to
The press have already started to dig.
3) transitive] informal old-fashioned to like something. This word was used a lot by hippies in the 1960s
I really dig their music.
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Phrasal verbs:
II UK [dɪɡ] / US
noun countable]
Word forms "dig":
singular dig
plural digs
1) the activity of digging in the ground in order to find ancient objects
2) informal a remark or joke that you make in order to criticize someone or annoy them
3) a quick push with your elbow or finger that is intended to get someone's attention
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Dig — may refer to: Contents 1 Music 2 Other media 3 Abbreviations 4 … Wikipedia
Dig — (d[i^]g), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dug} (d[u^]g) or {Digged} (d[i^]gd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Digging}. Digged is archaic.] [OE. diggen, perh. the same word as diken, dichen (see {Dike}, {Ditch}); cf. Dan. dige to dig, dige a ditch; or (?) akin to E. 1st… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
DIG — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. {{{image}}} Sigles d une seule lettre Sigles de deux lettres > Sigles de trois lettres … Wikipédia en Français
Dig — steht als Abkürzung für Days In Grief, eine Kölner Band Deutsch Indische Gesellschaft Deutsch Indonesische Gesellschaft Deutsch Irische Gesellschaft Deutsch Israelische Gesellschaft Deutsch Italienische Gesellschaft Deutsche… … Deutsch Wikipedia
dig — dig1 [dig] vt. dug, digging [ME diggen < Anglo Fr * diguer < OFr digue, dike < Du dijk: see DIKE1] 1. to break and turn up or remove (ground, etc.) with a spade or other tool, or with hands, claws, snout, etc. 2. to make (a hole, cellar … English World dictionary
Dig It — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda «Dig It» Canción de The Beatles Álbum Let It Be Publicación 8 de mayo 1970 … Wikipedia Español
DIG — steht als Abkürzung für Days In Grief, eine Kölner Band Deutsch Indische Gesellschaft Deutsch Indonesische Gesellschaft Deutsch Irische Gesellschaft Deutsch Israelische Gesellschaft Deutsch Italienische Gesellschaft Deutsche… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Dig It — Chanson par The Beatles extrait de l’album Let It Be Sortie 8 mai 1970 … Wikipédia en Français
dig — vb Dig, delve, spade, grub, excavate mean to use a spade or similar utensil in breaking up the ground to a point below the surface and in turning or removing the earth or bringing to the surface of something below it. Dig, the commonest word,… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Dig It — Исполнитель The Beatles Альбом Let It Be Дата выпуска 8 мая 1970 Дата записи 26 … Википедия
Dig In — Single by Lenny Kravitz from the album Lenny Released November 13, 20 … Wikipedia
