dig into
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle into
Meanings
Examine information or reasons very carefully
Why “into”? Attention moves deeper to examine facts, details, or possible meaning.
“The reporter dug into the company's records.”
“We need to dig into why sales fell.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
delve into
Same into pattern: investigation
Study a subject deeply and carefully
go into
Same into pattern: investigation
Enter a place or enclosed space; Discuss or explain something in detail; Choose a particular type of work or career
look into
Same into pattern: investigation
Investigate a problem, event, or complaint
read into
Same into pattern: investigation
Find a meaning that may not really be there
dig in
Same base verb: dig
Start eating or working with energy
dig out
Same base verb: dig
Find something by searching through other things
dig up
Same base verb: dig
Remove something from the ground by digging; Discover information that was hidden or forgotten; Damage a surface by tearing into it; Mention or revive something embarrassing from the past
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