delves

Meanings

• Verb

  To dig or dive deep into something, such as a mine or a subject.

  - "He delved deep into the history of the ancient civilization."
  - "Miners delve into the earth to extract precious metals."

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Synonyms

dig , investigate , research

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with delves
cleaves , grieves , leaves

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Variants

List of all variants of delves that leads to same result
delve , delved , delver , delvers , delves , delving

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Etymology

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Old English delgan, meaning 'to delve, dig, or dive'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'delve' is related to the Old English word 'delgian', which means 'to dig' or 'to delve'.

2. The deepest mine in the world is the TauTona Mine in South Africa, which reaches a depth of over 3,900 meters (12,800 feet).

3. The term 'delve into' has been used in English since the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mining: The process of extracting valuable resources from the earth, often involving the use of heavy machinery and the digging of deep mines.

2. Research: The process of gathering and analyzing information about a particular subject, often requiring a deep and thorough investigation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'delve' is often used metaphorically to describe exploring a subject in great detail. In art, it can refer to the process of creating intricate details in sculpture or painting.

How to Memorize "delves"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself digging deep into the ground with a shovel or a pickaxe.
   - Visualize yourself diving deep into a pool or a body of water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'delve' with the idea of going deep or exploring in detail.
   - Think of the word 'delve' as a synonym for 'explore' or 'investigate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'delve' with the letters D-E-L-V-E, which stand for 'Deep Exploration and Learning Via Excavation'.

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