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Meaning of digs out
The primary meaning of "digs out" is to uncover or find something, often with effort or difficulty.
Etymology of digs out
The phrase "digs out" is derived from the Old English word "dīgan" and the Old Norse word "dyja", both meaning "to dig"
The phrase has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning "to excavate" or "to unearth"
Over time, the phrase has evolved to include figurative meanings, such as "to find" or "to discover"
Synonyms
uncovers
discovers
excavates
unearths
finds
retrieves
digs
exposes
reveals
brings to light
uncovers
detects
locates
identifies
pinpoints
roots out
turns up
comes across
stumbles upon
chances upon
happens upon
finds out
learns
uncovers
unveils
discloses
brings out
lays bare
unveils
uncovers
finds
retrieves
Definitions
- To remove earth or other material from a place in order to find something
- * To find or discover something, often with effort or difficulty
- * To extract or obtain something from a source
Usage Examples
- The archaeologists dug out several ancient artifacts from the site
- * After hours of searching, I finally dug out the receipt from the pile of papers
- * The detective dug out a crucial piece of evidence that helped solve the case
Antonyms
conceals
hides
covers
buries
loses
misplaces
forgets
overlooks
ignores
disregards
dismisses
rejects
destroys
eradicates
eliminates
removes
deletes