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Synonyms & Similar Words
excavating
uncovering
unearthing
burrowing
tunneling
scooping
shoveling
spading
delving
probing
exploring
investigating
searching
rummaging
sifting
dredging
hauling
extracting
mining
quarrying
drilling
boring
hollowing
gouging
scratching
scraping
clawing
picking
hacking
Meaning of Digging
The primary meaning of "digging" is the act of breaking up, turning over, or removing earth, sand, or other materials.
Definitions
- The act of breaking up, turning over, or removing earth, sand, or other materials, typically with a tool such as a shovel or spade
- * The act of searching or exploring something, such as a topic or an idea, in a thorough and systematic way
Etymology of Digging
The word "digging" comes from the Old English word "dīcian" or "dīgan", which means to dig or to trench, and is related to the Old Norse word "dīka", which means to dig or to make a ditch
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe the act of digging or excavating, and later to describe the act of searching or exploring something in a thorough and systematic way
Example Uses
- The archaeologists were digging at the site for weeks before they uncovered the ancient ruins
- * She spent hours digging through the archives, searching for any mention of her family's history
- * The dog was digging in the backyard, trying to bury its favorite toy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
filling
covering
burying
hiding
concealing
masking
blocking
obstructing
stopping
halting
ceasing
ending
completing
finishing
terminating
suspending
abandoning
quitting
refilling
replenishing
restoring