delved

The word “delved” has 1 syllable: delved

It's pronounced as /dɛlvd/


What is synonym and antonym for delved?

In the thesaurus, “delved” has 12 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for delved along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for delved

  • burrowed
  • clawed
  • dredged
  • dug
  • dug in
  • excavated
  • grubbed
  • mined
  • quarried
  • scooped
  • shoveled
  • spaded

Antonyms for delved

Meanings of delved

  • verb
    1. To dig the ground, especially with a shovel.
    2. To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out.
    3. To dig, to excavate.

Example Sentences

  • The reporter delved into the history of the scandal.
  • Scientists delved deeper into the results of the experiment.
  • She delved through old records to find the missing information.
  • The author delved into cultural traditions for the novel.
  • Investigators delved into the cause of the accident.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to delved, such as: abandoned, avoided, burrowed, bypassed, clawed, dismissed, disregarded.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

quarried

  • burrowed
  • clawed
  • delved
  • dredged
  • dug
  • dug in
  • excavated
  • grubbed
  • mined
  • scooped
  • shoveled
  • shovelled
  • spaded

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