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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of delve form-of, plural
2. 2
   plural of delf form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of delve form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Proper Noun

1. 1
   plural of Delve form-of, plural

Synonyms

All synonyms

digbacksetbeat the bushesboreburrowcavity

Example

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"Carlos is a careful researcher who delves into the intricacies of historical events to understand them better."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From delve + -s.

Etymology 2

From Middle English delves.

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