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Phrasal Verb - Dig Up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

To find and bring to the surface something buried, hidden, or difficult to access; to uncover or discover something that is obscure or not well-known.

Examples

No.Example
1The archaeologists will dig up the ancient artifacts to study them more closely.
2The detective dug up new evidence that helped crack the case.
3After digging up the garden, we can replant it with new flowers.
4The researchers will dig up information from old archives to write the history book.
5The reservoir will be dug up to create a new water park.
6The dog dug up the bone it had buried in the backyard.
7The husband dug up old family records to learn more about his ancestors.
8The parents dug up the child's forgotten toys while cleaning the room.
9The crop duster aircraft will dig up the weeds in the field to help prevent the growth of weeds.
10The museum will dig up artifacts from the ancient civilization to create an exhibit.