When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?
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Delved
//dɛlvd//
Synonyms for "delved" (87 found)
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Nobody delved into the meaning of what was said.
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The author delved into a new writing project.
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As I delved deeper into the book, I found myself completely engrossed in its characters and their journeys.
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