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dig into

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdɪɡ ˈɪntuː/

dig into means: You study a subject or situation carefully to find out more about it.

verb

INVESTIGATEB2

You study a subject or situation carefully to find out more about it.

  • We need to dig into the facts.
  • She dug into the history of her village.
  • Have you dug into why the system failed?

How to use it: dig into something (The journalist dug into the company’s finances.)

Similar words: investigate, research, look into

Common phrases: dig into something, dig into records

EAT EAGERLYB2

You start eating with great interest or hunger.

  • Dig into your dinner while it is hot.
  • He dug into the cake with a huge smile.
  • Everyone was digging into their food after the long walk.

How to use it: dig into something (The children dug into their pancakes.)

Similar words: tuck into, dig in

Common phrases: dig into something, dig into dinner

Questions about dig into

What does dig into mean?

You study a subject or situation carefully to find out more about it.

What is dig into in other languages?

Türkçe: araştırmak · Español: investigar · Français: enquêter sur · Deutsch: untersuchen · Italiano: indagare · 日本語: 詳しく調べる

How do you pronounce dig into?

It is pronounced /ˌdɪɡ ˈɪntuː/.

How do you use dig into in a sentence?

We need to dig into the facts. She dug into the history of her village.

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