Antonyms for
dig
To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.
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No Antonyms Found for Dig

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All Definitions for Dig

Below are all the dictionary definitions of dig:

1To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.
2To get by digging
3To take from the ground
4Often with up.
5To investigate, to research, often followed by out or up.
6To defend against an attack hit by the opposing team by successfully passing the ball
7An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.
8A defensive pass of the ball that has been attacked by the opposing team.
9An innings.
10A cutting, sarcastic remark.
11To work like a digger
12To study ploddingly and laboriously.
13The occupation of digging for gold.
14A rare or interesting vinyl record bought second-hand.
15To understand.
16To appreciate, or like.
17To take ore from its bed, in distinction from making excavations in search of ore.
18To thrust
19To poke.
20A thrust
21A poke.
22A plodding and laborious student.
23A tool for digging.
24Digoxin.
25A hard blow, especially (boxing) a straight left-hander delivered under the opponent's guard.
26A duck.
27Dwarf irregular galaxy
28Initialism of dwarf irregular galaxy.

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About antonyms for dig

Finding the right antonym for dig helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.", dig has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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