delve
The word “delve” has 1 syllable: delve
It's pronounced as /dɛlv/
What is synonym and antonym for delve?
In the thesaurus, “delve” has 61 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for delve along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for delve
- abyss
- antre
- bunker
- burrow
- cave
- cavern
- chasm
- claw
- covert
- crawlway
- den
- dig
- dig in
- dredge
- dugout
- examine
- excavate
- excavation
- explore
- ferret out
- foxhole
- gallery
- go into
- gouge out
- grot
- grotto
- grub
- gulf
- hole
- hollow
- inquire
- investigate
- jump into
- lair
- leave no stone unturned
- lodge
- look into
- mine
- pit
- probe
- prospect
- quarry
- ransack
- really get into
- research
- rummage
- scoop
- scoop out
- search
- seek
- shaft
- shelter
- shovel
- sift
- spade
- subway
- trowel
- tunnel
- turn inside out
- unearth
- well
Antonyms for delve
Meanings of delve
- verb
- To dig the ground, especially with a shovel.
- To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out.
- To dig, to excavate.
- noun
- A pit or den.
Example Sentences
- Researchers continue to delve into the causes of climate change.
- The documentary will delve deeper into the history of the city.
- She likes to delve into mystery novels during her free time.
- The journalist decided to delve into the details of the case.
- Students were encouraged to delve beyond the basic facts.
On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to delve, such as: abyss, antre, bunker, burrow, cave, cavern, chasm.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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