| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
dig into [dɪɡ ˈɪn.tuː] | to investigate or examine closely |
Other meanings
- to start eating eagerly
- to search through or put one's hands into something (e.g., a bag or pockets)
- to begin using a supply or reserve (e.g., dig into savings)
- to excavate or break into (physical digging)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "dig into"
- The investigators dug into the company's financial records last night.
- She dug into her bag and pulled out a letter.
- Everyone dug into the buffet as soon as the food arrived.
- The research team dug into the dataset to find patterns.
- He dug into his savings to pay the bills.
- Archaeologists dug into the ancient site for months.
Features of Using "dig into"
This is a prepositional (inseparable) phrasal verb — the object follows the preposition into.
It is usually transitive and takes a direct object; you normally cannot split the verb and the preposition.
The most common senses are 'investigate/examine' and 'start eating eagerly', but context can indicate physical excavation or the use of resources (for example, using savings).
Forms: dig / digs / dug / digging into.
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