English Definition
v. to break up and move earth with a tool or machine
Significado en Español
cavar, excavar
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “dig”:
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A
excavate
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B
fill
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C
bury
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D
cover
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A — excavate.
“dig” means v. to break up and move earth with a tool or machine
Common questions about “dig”
What does “dig” mean?
dig — v. to break up and move earth with a tool or machine. In Chinese: 挖.
How do you pronounce “dig”?
dig is pronounced /dɪɡ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: dig.
Is “dig” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. dig appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.