Pronunciation: /dɪɡ ʌp/

Definitions of dig up

verb to uncover or bring to the surface by digging

Example Sentences

A1 I like to dig up worms in the garden.

A2 The archaeologist will dig up ancient artifacts from the site.

B1 The detective decided to dig up more information about the suspect.

B2 The journalist plans to dig up some dirt on the politician.

C1 Researchers are hoping to dig up new evidence to support their theory.

C2 The team of scientists will dig up the remains of a prehistoric creature for study.

adverb used to describe how something is done, in this case, the action of digging up

Example Sentences

A1 The dog likes to dig up bones in the backyard.

A2 I need to dig up my passport from the bottom of my suitcase.

B1 The archaeologist will dig up ancient artifacts from the site.

B2 The journalist decided to dig up some dirt on the politician.

C1 The historian was able to dig up new information about the medieval castle.

C2 The detective was determined to dig up evidence to solve the case.

Examples of dig up in a Sentence

formal Archaeologists often dig up ancient artifacts to learn more about past civilizations.

informal I heard they're planning to dig up the backyard to install a new swimming pool.

slang I can't believe you dug up that embarrassing photo from last year's party!

figurative It's important to dig up the truth in any situation, no matter how difficult it may be.

Grammatical Forms of dig up

past tense

dug up

plural

dig up

comparative

more dug up

superlative

most dug up

present tense

dig up

future tense

will dig up

perfect tense

have dug up

continuous tense

is digging up

singular

digs up

positive degree

dug up

infinitive

to dig up

gerund

digging up

participle

dug up

Origin and Evolution of dig up

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The term 'dig up' originated from Old English, where 'dig' meant to break up or turn over the earth with a tool.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'dig up' evolved to refer to the action of excavating or uncovering something buried or hidden.