Meaning
To make a hole in the ground by moving earth away.
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Word origin
From Middle English diggen, of uncertain origin, meaning to break up the ground.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- diggen
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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Here "dig" means to make a hole in the ground.
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"Dug" is the past form of "dig", not "digged".
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"Digs" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 3: dig, ow, grand and 7 more words.