Dug: meaning, definitions and examples

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dug

 

[ dสŒg ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Dug is the past tense of dig. It means to break up and move earth or other material with a tool or by hand. This action can be metaphorical, referring to investigating or searching for information.

Synonyms

burrowed, excavated, scooped

Examples of usage

  • He dug a hole in the backyard.
  • They dug up the garden to plant flowers.
  • She dug through the files to find the report.

Translations

Translations of the word "dug" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cavou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆเคพเคˆ เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gegraben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฝัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wykopaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ˜ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท creusรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excavado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูููุฑูŽ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vykopanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vykopanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ–ๆŽ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izkopan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabartma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excavado

Etymology

The word 'dug' originates from Old English 'dลซgan', which is a variant of 'diggan', meaning to dig or to excavate. This term has been used throughout the English language's history, reflecting the human activity of earth-moving and material manipulation, which dates back to prehistoric times. The evolution of the word has also seen variations in spelling and use across different dialects. As English evolved, the past tense form 'dug' became distinct from its root 'dig', showcasing the typical pattern of strong verbs in English, where the past tense is formed differently from the base form. Overall, the term has maintained its fundamental meaning related to the physical act of digging, whether for practical purposes or in more figurative contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,664 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.