Meaning of the word "dig up" in English

What does "dig up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dig up

US /dɪɡ ˈʌp/

UK /dɪɡ ʌp/

to find something that has been hidden or forgotten, especially by searching carefully

Example:

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The police are trying to dig up evidence.

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I need to dig up some old photos for the presentation.

Synonym:

unearth discover excavate retrieve uncover

to remove something from the ground by digging

Example:

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We had to dig up the old tree to make space for the new one.

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They plan to dig up the road to repair the pipes.

Synonym:

excavate unearth extract remove