Dug: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ณ๏ธ
dug
[ dสg ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น cavou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฆเคพเค เคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช gegraben
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggali
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะฝัะฒะฐัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wykopaล
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท creusรฉ
๐ช๐ธ excavado
๐น๐ท kazarak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูููุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ vykopanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vykopanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ izkopan
๐ฎ๐ธ grafiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะทัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฆแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qabartma
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 6661 savage
- 6662 neighbouring
- 6663 endeavour
- 6664 dug
- 6665 unsatisfactory
- 6666 thereupon
- 6667 maid
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