Pronunciation: /dɛlv/
noun a serious and detailed study or investigation
A1 I enjoy delving into children's books to find new stories to read.
A2 She decided to delve into the world of photography and bought a new camera.
B1 The detective had to delve deep into the case to uncover the truth.
B2 As a researcher, she delves into various scientific journals to gather information for her study.
C1 The historian's book delves into the complexities of ancient civilizations.
C2 The author's latest novel delves into the intricacies of human relationships.
verb to research or investigate thoroughly
A1 I delved into my bag to find my keys.
A2 She delved into the history of the ancient civilization.
B1 The detective delved deep into the mystery to uncover the truth.
B2 The journalist delved into the scandal to expose corruption.
C1 The researcher delved into the archives to find rare documents.
C2 The scientist delved into the data to analyze the results.
formal Researchers often delve deep into the data to uncover new insights.
informal I like to delve into a good book on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
slang I heard she likes to delve into drama, so I try to avoid her.
figurative Sometimes it's necessary to delve into your own thoughts to find clarity.
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