QUIZ
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Question 1 of 7
Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.
Origin of dig
1First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English diggen, deggen; perhaps from Middle French diguer “to dig,” from the same Germanic source as ditch
Words nearby dig
diffusivity, diffusor, difluence, diflunisal, difunctional, dig, Digambara, digamma, digamy, digastric, Digby
Other definitions for dig (2 of 3)
dig2
[ dig ]
/ dɪg /
verb (used with object), dug, dig·ging.Slang.
to understand: Can you dig what I'm saying?
to take notice of: Dig those shoes he's wearing.
to like, love, or enjoy: She digs that kind of music. We really dig each other.
Origin of dig
2First recorded in 1935–40; origin uncertain; perhaps the same as dig1
Other definitions for dig (3 of 3)
dig.
abbreviation
digest.
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How to use dig in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for dig (1 of 2)
dig
/ (dɪɡ) /
verb digs, digging or dug
noun
Word Origin for dig
C13 diggen, of uncertain origin
British Dictionary definitions for dig (2 of 2)
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