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digs Synonyms
Another word for digs
Choosing another word for digs depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Temporary or rented living quarters, such as a student room, apartment, or lodgings (used informally in the plural).
Usage Example
"Once he started university, he moved into cheap student lodgings near the campus."
Strongest
lodgings
quarters
Strong
accommodations
pad
rooms
dwelling
• noun (Context 2)
Plural form of dig: archaeological excavations, pointed or sarcastic remarks, or physical pokes.
Usage Example
"The summer archaeological excavations uncovered several ancient Roman coins and pottery shards."
Strongest
excavations
Strong
jabs
barbs
jibes
pokes
Opposites of digs
The opposite of digs shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
compliments
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Digs. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/digs