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To have understood or accepted the validity of
To have understood based on given information
“The use of slang and jargon made it rather difficult to dig what he was saying.”
To have discerned from given information
Past tense for to delve into or hollow out a surface or ground
“The deeper the tires dig into the mud, the harder it is to get out of the rut, and the more frustrated you become.”
Past tense for to penetrate into a surface
“Even worse, the arrow would dig itself deeper with each movement of the victim.”
Past tense for to push or poke sharply into something
“As you push the weight back up, dig your shoulders into the bench and keep your glutes on it.”
Past tense for to break up and move earth about
“When I was a boy and I used to dig in our backyard, half mimicking my dog and half pretending to be an explorer.”
Past tense for to extract from under a surface or ground
“Her father-in-law recounted the story of his failed attempt to dig up buried treasure.”
Past tense for to search or rummage through
“Finally, Matt and Gerallt had no choice but to dig through the piles of dirty, smelly clothes.”
Past tense for to investigate or look into (something)
“Patterson and Dugard dig through the evidence to arrive at their own account of Tut's life and untimely death.”
Past tense for to discover from searching or research
“Did you manage to dig up some dirt that we can use on him?”
(informal) Past tense for to like, enjoy or appreciate something
“Not only was the time signature otherworldly, but I really did dig the piece.”
Past tense for to make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with, or as if with, a gouge
Past tense for to encourage or incite the development or occurrence of
Past tense for to move past someone or something with force
Past tense for to grope around with one's fingers to find, collect, or hold on to something
Past tense for to work diligently by artificial light
Past tense for to pluck or harvest flowers, fruits, or vegetables
Past tense for to say defamatory things about someone or something
Past tense for peel out
(apply oneself) Past tense for to work hard or commit to an objective
Past tense for to follow or obey the advice, guidance or words of
Past tense for to scratch or tear at something with one's claws or fingernails
Past tense for to place, lay or set firmly in surrounding matter
Past tense for to reach with one's hand (into something)
Past tense for make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
Past tense for lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously
Past tense for argue about petty and trivial matters
Past tense for to cover completely with water
Past tense for to insult or put down, especially in a spiteful way
Past tense for to look at or inspect
Past tense for to devote effort to something
A gland that secretes milk for suckling an infant or offspring
“Soldiers put in place barbed wire and razor wire, dug up fields next to the barrier, and widened a water-filled ditch.”
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