Dug

/dʌɡ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of 'dig', meaning to break up and move earth or other material with a tool or machine.

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

to create a hole or channel by removing material.

They dug a trench for the water pipes.

to search for something, especially by moving or removing objects.

She dug through the boxes to find her old photos.

to gain information by inquiry or investigation.

The detective dug into the suspect's background.

to penetrate or extend into something.

The roots of the tree dug deep into the soil.

Middle English; from Old English dygan, related to Dutch 'graven' and German 'graben'.

dig deep

To put in considerable effort or resources to find or achieve something.

dig in

To begin to eat or to settle in for a long stay.

dig it

To understand or appreciate something.

dig

To break up and move earth.

digger

A person or machine that digs.

digging

The action of excavating.

To understand or appreciate something.

Did you see that band? I really dug their sound.

To be infatuated or in love with someone.

He's really dug her since they met.