Dig and Grope

Dig

Dig verb - To hollow out or form (something) by removing earth.

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Grope and dig are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grope" instead a verb "Dig".

Nearby Words: digging, digged

Grope verb - To search for something blindly or uncertainly.

Usage example: groping for the right answer

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Dig and grope are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dig" instead a verb "Grope".

Nearby Word: groping

dig times

grope times

Yor's Minroud is a mine, and without Al Tsahir, he must dig and grope for his lost dream in total darkness.

Source: Literature / The NeverEnding Story

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