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Meaning of digging into
The primary meaning of "digging into" is to start to investigate, examine, or research something thoroughly.
Etymology of digging into
The phrase "digging into" is derived from the verb "dig," which originated from Old English "dīcian" and has been used since the 15th century to mean to break up or turn over soil, and later to investigate or research something thoroughly
The phrase has been used figuratively since the 16th century to describe the act of examining or researching something closely
Synonyms
delving into
exploring
investigating
researching
analyzing
examining
scrutinizing
studying
probing
inquiring
looking into
going into
getting into
plunging into
immersing in
indulging in
engaging with
occupying oneself with
concerning oneself with
devoting oneself to
applying oneself to
concentrating on
focusing on
centering on
revolving around
surrounding
encompassing
encircling
burying oneself in
throwing oneself into
launching into
diving into
jumping into
Definitions
- To begin to investigate or examine something closely and thoroughly
- * To start to research or analyze a subject or issue in detail
- * To become deeply involved or engaged in an activity or pursuit
Usage Examples
- The detective was digging into the suspect's past to uncover any potential motives
- * She spent hours digging into the company's financial records to identify any discrepancies
- * The team of researchers was digging into the effects of climate change on local ecosystems
Antonyms
ignoring
neglecting
disregarding
overlooking
skipping
avoiding
shying away from
steering clear of
turning a blind eye to
passing over
glossing over
skimming
scanning
browsing
glancing at
looking away from
moving away from
abandoning
deserting
quitting
giving up on
losing interest in
becoming bored with