dig - English word #658

Translation

To make a hole in the ground by moving earth away.

Word origin

From Middle English diggen, of uncertain origin, meaning to break up the ground.

Verb typeirregular (dig, digs, dug)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

hole .

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.

deep

Going a long way down from the top, or a long way in from the front.

hard

Not easy to do, or firm and solid to touch.

hand

The part of your body at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.

garden

A piece of ground next to a house where you grow flowers, grass, or food.

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