Which to use
“den” is an article and “dig” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #19,112
- “den” frequency rank
- #34,238
- “dig” frequency rank
- 53350
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | den | dig |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | o, artigo definido masculino do caso acusativo singular: | cavar, escavar |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set den and dig apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: den is anarticle and digaverb. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 53350, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
den is recorded at frequency rank #19,112, classified as anarticle, pronounced /deːn/ ouvir^(fonte ?). dig is at rank #34,238, tagged as averb.
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 53350, this pair ranks #12,093 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of den vs dig
Shared letters: d. Private to "den": en. Private to "dig": gi.
"den" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "dig" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "den" and "dig" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "den" or "dig"?
Remembering den vs dig
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an article, it's “den”; for a verb, it's “dig”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “den” entry
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