Basic Details
Word: Dig
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To break and move earth or other material with a tool or your hands.
Synonyms: Excavate, burrow, scoop
Antonyms: Fill, cover
Idioms and Phrases
- Dig deep: To make a great effort to find information or resources. Example: "She had to dig deep to uncover the truth behind the mystery."
- Digging your own grave: To do something that will lead to your own failure or trouble. Example: "By not studying for the exam, he was digging his own grave."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children love to dig in the sand at the beach to find buried treasures.
Example 2: She decided to dig a hole in the garden to plant a beautiful flower.
Example 3: The archaeologists had to dig carefully to uncover the ancient ruins.
Fun Fact
Did you know that digging is not just for plants or construction? Many animals, like rabbits and badgers, dig to create homes underground for safety!
Famous Quote
"To dig one's own grave is so easy that you should think about it twice." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dig" mean?
a) To throw something away
b) To break and move earth or material
c) To make a noise
d) To read a book
Answer: b) To break and move earth or material
2. Which of these is a synonym for "dig"?
a) Fill
b) Excavate
c) Collect
d) Drive
Answer: b) Excavate
3. Which word is an antonym of "dig"?
a) Burrow
b) Cover
c) Scoop
d) Scrape
Answer: b) Cover
4. Which sentence uses "dig" correctly?
a) I want to dig a cake for the party.
b) They dug in the garden all day and found some worms.
c) She decided to dig a story for her friends.
d) He digs quickly with his eyes closed.
Answer: b) They dug in the garden all day and found some worms.
5. What does "dig deep" mean?
a) To go and find buried treasure
b) To make a big hole
c) To make a great effort to discover something
d) To dig using a very large tool
Answer: c) To make a great effort to discover something
