digging
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the physical work of moving earth or making a hole in the ground.
the action or process of excavating or turning up soil.
Simple“After a full day of digging in the garden, his back was very sore.”
In context“The constant digging required to install the new drainage system left the backyard in a state of total disarray for several weeks.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a place where people are digging to find old objects or gold.
a site where excavation is occurring, specifically for archaeological research or mining purposes.
Simple“The students spent their summer at a digging in Egypt looking for pottery.”
In context“Archaeologists at the Roman digging uncovered several well-preserved coins that helped date the surrounding structures more accurately.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
the place where you live, usually a rented room or apartment.
living quarters or lodgings; usually used in the plural form 'digs'.
Simple“He found some cheap digging near the university for his final year.”
In context“After weeks of searching the city, he finally secured comfortable digging in a quiet suburb just a short commute from the office.”
UsageAlmost always appears as the plural 'digs' in modern speech.
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