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EXCAVATE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word excavate. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word excavate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EXCAVATE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1dig
verbv
2unearth
verbv
3bore
verb, nounv, n
4burrow
verbv
5dredge
verbv
6extract
verb, nounv, n
7plow
verb, nounv, n
8quarry
verb, nounv, n
9scoop
verb, nounv, n
10shovel
verb, nounv, n
11tunnel
verb, nounv, n
12hollow
adjectiveadj
13dig up
verbv
14turn up
verbv

Best Hypernyms For EXCAVATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for excavate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
burrow dig hollow mine obtain probe quarry remove reveal take unearth unveil withdraw
Phrases (3)
bring outcore outhollow out

Alternatives for DIG

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