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Definition dig in British English

dig verb

verb
/dɪɡ/
1

to make a hole in earth or sand using your hands, a machine, or a tool, especially a spade

Example

The children like to dig in the sand.

Example

We dug a hole and planted the tree.

Example

The boys were digging for worms.

Example

a freshly dug grave

Synonyms and related words
dig out dig up dig
2

to try to find out information about someone, especially when they do not want you to

Example

The press have already started to dig.

Synonyms and related words
investigate look into follow up
3

to like something. This word was used a lot by hippies in the 1960s

Example

I really dig their music.

Synonyms and related words
like love adore
Definition dig in British English