Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dig up

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.22 in modern English

Syllables: dig up
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To excavate something.

Transitive verb

verb

To discover something by digging; to unearth.

Transitive verb

verb

To find a supply of (something); to pay up.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"The work involved a complete rewiring of the system, while the addition of four higher-capacity Mechan jacks and the increased length of the new train meant the entire floor (the length of four train carriages) had to be dug up, levelled and strengthened to meet tolerance requirements."
"dig up information"
"dig up proof"
"dig up some scandalous stories"
"dig some gossip up on him."
"You'll have to dig up eight grand to pay for this."

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

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

Synonyms

excavate turn up dig dig out

Questions

What does dig up mean?: To excavate something.

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