Synonyms for

Digs

Verb / dɪgz / Another word for digs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Digs means a place where someone lives or a place where someone is working.

Synonyms & similar words

shot grok labor apprehend moil stab getthepicture travail slam excavate labour jibe digging jab savvy grind barb excavation comprehend lodgings digout compass digup poke dig residence dwelling abode home quarters habitat burrow excavation trench pit shovel digging delve scoop tunnel mine exhume unearth buried subterranean

Synonyms by register

Formal

excavations excavation site archaeological site

Informal

crib pad joint place apartment

Literary

lair den burrow

Antonyms

build create construct fill cover bury

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

noun dig
verb dig
adjective diggable

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.

Example sentences

  1. His digs are located near the university.
  2. I'm going to start digging a hole in the backyard.
  3. She found an old coin while digging in the sand.
  4. The archeologists excavated the site for months.
  5. 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

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