[dɪɡ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.
(e.g: the boar had been digging for roots)

- push or poke sharply
(e.g: he dug his hands into his pockets)

- like, appreciate, or understand
(e.g: I really dig heavy rock)


Phrases:
- dig in one's heels
- dig oneself into a hole
- dig the dirt

Origin:
Middle English: perhaps from Old English dīc ‘ditch’

[dɪɡ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act or spell of digging
(e.g: a thorough dig of the whole plot)

- a push or poke with one's elbow, finger, etc.
(e.g: Ginnie gave her sister a dig in the ribs)


Phrases:
- dig in one's heels
- dig oneself into a hole
- dig the dirt

Origin:
Middle English: perhaps from Old English dīc ‘ditch’