Synonyms for
Digs
Definition
Digs means a place where someone lives or a place where someone is working.
Synonyms & similar words
excavate
labour
grind
hollow
shaft
turnover
grasp
apprehend
archeologicalsite
comprehend
compass
delve
diggings
dig
grok
jibe
poke
barb
getthepicture
stab
digup
pad
digout
digging
labor
residence
dwelling
abode
home
quarters
habitat
burrow
excavation
trench
pit
shovel
digging
delve
scoop
tunnel
mine
exhume
unearth
buried
subterranean
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- digs a hole
- digs in the dirt
- digs up bones
- digs for treasure
- digs a grave
- digs a tunnel
- digs a well
Word family
Usage note
The informal meaning of 'digs' refers to a place of residence, often a rented apartment or room. It is typically used in casual conversation.
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Example sentences
- His digs are located near the university.
- I'm going to start digging a hole in the backyard.
- She found an old coin while digging in the sand.
- The archeologists excavated the site for months.
- He used a shovel to dig up the buried treasure.
Quotes
“Dig the well before you are thirsty.” - Chinese Proverb
“If you dig it, they will come.” - Field of Dreams
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” - Mahatma Gandhi