Synonyms for
Digging
Definition
The act of breaking up, turning over, or removing earth, sand, etc., as with a shovel, spade, bulldozer, or claw; make an excavation.
Synonyms & similar words
moil
travail
excavate
prod
labour
grasp
compass
savvy
hollow
fag
stab
poke
comprehend
labor
excavation
jab
drudge
grind
delve
dig
toil
apprehend
grok
excavating
shoveling
trenching
delving
burrowing
disinterring
unearthing
hoing
plowing
cultivating
furrowing
grubbing
rooting
harrowing
raking
weeding
scraping
scooping
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- digging a hole
- digging for treasure
- digging up the past
- digging in the garden
- digging out roots
- digging into a problem
- digging a trench
Word family
Usage note
The word 'digging' is primarily used in its literal sense of excavating the earth. Figuratively, it can mean investigating or researching something thoroughly.
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Example sentences
- The dog was digging in the garden.
- She was digging for buried treasure.
- They were digging a trench for the new water line.
- He was digging a hole to plant a tree.
- The archaeologist was digging for ancient artifacts.
Quotes
“The best way to find something is to start digging.” - Serj Tankian
“Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” - Sam Levenson
“If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” - Will Rogers