Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dig in

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.22 in modern English

Syllables: dig in
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To begin eating.

Colloquial

verb

To engage in a burst of hard work.

Colloquial

verb

To dig trenches to resist an enemy attack.

verb

To adopt a resolute state of mind.

verb

To cover over by digging.

Example Sentences

"I wanted to say grace before dinner, but the kids were already digging in."
"I've got to dig in for a couple of weeks to secure my promotion."
"Mancini's men were far from their best but dug in to earn a 10th win in 11 league games and an eighth successive victory in all competitions to maintain their five-point lead at the top of the table."
"If Russia choses to dig in, then the military balance – which typically favours the defender on a 3-1 ratio – is reversed."
"to dig in one's feet, heels, etc."

Usage

Colloquial

Inflected Forms

digs in (present, singular) digging in (participle, present) dug in (participle, past) dug in (past)

Phrases

dig in one's heels dig into

Frequently Paired Words

dig into

Synonyms

chow down fall to tuck in go for it pitch in entrench

Questions

What does dig in mean?: To begin eating.

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