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What is another word for Delving? – 239 Delving Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    exploring excavating investigating researching inquiring probing examining analyzing scrutinizing studying searching digging uncovering unearthing discovering learning finding investigating sifting winnowing rummaging foraging burrowing tunneling piercing penetrating prying peeking glancing peering gazing perusing poring browsing scanning skimming dipping diving plunging immersing delving sounding fathoming plowing plodding poking nosing snooping spying reconnoitering surveying exploring prospecting

    Meaning of Delving

    The primary meaning of the word "Delving" is to dig or excavate something, often in order to discover or learn more about it.

    Definitions

    • To dig or excavate something, especially in order to discover or learn more about it
    • * To investigate or examine something closely, often in order to understand it better
    • * To plunge or dive into something, such as a subject or activity, in order to become deeply involved or engaged

    Etymology of Delving

    The word "Delving" originated from the Old English word "delfan", which meant "to dig", and is related to the Modern English word "delf", meaning "a pit or excavation"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to describe the act of digging or excavating, and later to describe the act of investigating or examining something closely

    Example Uses

    • The archaeologists spent years delving into the ruins of the ancient city, uncovering secrets and artifacts that had been hidden for centuries
    • * She delved into the world of quantum physics, determined to understand the underlying principles and mechanisms
    • * The detective delved deeper into the case, following a trail of clues and leads that took him from the streets of the city to the darkest corners of the internet

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ignoring neglecting overlooking disregarding dismissing rejecting abandoning quitting stopping ceasing avoiding evading shirking dodging skirting glossing glazing skipping skimming slighting neglecting omitting bypassing circumventing eluding escaping fleeing hiding concealing covering masking obscuring veiling shrouding

    Related Nouns

    excavation investigation research study analysis examination inquiry probe exploration discovery finding learning knowledge understanding insight perception awareness appreciation recognition realization epiphany revelation uncovering unearthing exposure disclosure revelation findings results conclusions observations notes data evidence clues leads trails paths routes avenues approaches methods techniques tools instruments equipment gear machinery devices apparatus setup arrangement configuration

    Related Verbs

    explore excavate investigate research study analyze examine probe investigate scrutinize search dig uncover discover learn find realize understand perceive appreciate recognize reveal expose disclose uncover unearth plow plod poke nose snoop spy reconnoiter survey prospect dive plunge immerse sound fathom pore peruse browse scan skim dip

    Related Adjectives

    deep profound thorough exhaustive comprehensive meticulous careful detailed precise accurate exact scrupulous conscientious diligent industrious assiduous sedulous inquisitive curious interested engaged involved absorbed immersed fascinated captivated intrigued enthralled spellbound riveted intent focused concentrated attentive observant perceptive aware knowledgeable informed enlightened insightful discerning astute penetrating piercing probing searching inquiring questioning examining analytical critical evaluative