Cut and Dig up

Cut

Cut verb - To penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife).

Dig up and cut are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dig up" instead a verb "Cut".

Nearby Words: cutting, cutter, cutout

Dig up

Dig up verb - To come upon after searching, study, or effort.

Cut and dig up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cut" instead a verb "Dig up".

Mutual synonyms

Both terms in one sentence

  • Most notoriously, if you cut instead of dig up the bonding plant at the very beginning of the game, killing it, you're screwed.
    Source: Lost Forever
  • Useful Notes / The River War He criticizes Kitchener's decision to dig up the Mahdi's body and cut off his head as excessive and disrespectful.
  • Videogame / Stardew Valley All-Natural Gem Polish: Even the geodes you can dig up somehow contain perfectly cut and polished gems.
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