Delwe vs. Delve: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on November 14, 2023
"Delwe" is a misinterpretation, whereas "Delve" is the accurate spelling, signifying to investigate deeply or dig.
Which is correct: Delwe or Delve
How to spell Delve?
Delwe is Incorrect
Delve is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "Delve" as digging deep, the "v" can represent a shovel.
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Remember that “investigate” has a "v," just like "Delve."
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Recall "Delve" rhymes with "shelve," both containing the letter "v."
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Nov 13, 2023
Consider the phrase "Delve into a topic" to reinforce correct spelling.
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Nov 13, 2023
Repeatedly write out "Delve" to build muscle memory.
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Nov 13, 2023
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Delwe and Delve Definitions
Delve
To investigate deeply and thoroughly.
She began to delve into her family's history.
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Delve
To research or make inquiries into something
Scientists delving into gene regulation.
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Delve
To undertake an activity or occupation undeterred by difficulty or uncertainty
Delved into writing a blog.
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Delve
To discuss or explain something, especially in detail
The article delves into the problems facing the banking system.
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Delve
To enter or move into an area in which movement is difficult
The explorers delved into the forest.
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Delve
(ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out
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Delve
To dig; to open (the ground) as with a spade.
Delve of convenient depth your thrashing floor.
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Delve
To dig into; to penetrate; to trace out; to fathom.
I can not delve him to the root.
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Delve
To dig or labor with a spade, or as with a spade; to labor as a drudge.
Delve may I not: I shame to beg.
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Delve
A place dug; a pit; a ditch; a den; a cave.
Which to that shady delve him brought at last.
The very tigers from their delvesLook out.
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Delve
Turn up, loosen, or remove earth;
Dig we must
Turn over the soil for aeration
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Delve
A deep exploration or examination.
His research was a deep delve into ancient texts.
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FAQs
What is the root word of Delve?
"Delve" itself, derived from Old English "delfan."
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Nov 13, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Delve?
Context-dependent; however, "and" can be used, e.g., "delve and discover."
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Is Delve a noun or adjective?
Primarily a verb, but can also be used as a noun.
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Why is it called Delve?
The term "Delve" originates from Old English "delfan" meaning to dig.
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What is the plural form of Delve?
"Delves" when referring to multiple instances of digging or investigating.
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Nov 13, 2023
How do we divide Delve into syllables?
Delve is one syllable and doesn't divide further.
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Nov 13, 2023
Is Delve a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context can give it positive or negative connotations.
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Nov 13, 2023
How is Delve used in a sentence?
"She decided to delve into the mystery of the old mansion."
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Is Delve a countable noun?
When used as a noun, it can be countable, e.g., "many delves into the subject."
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What is a stressed syllable in Delve?
The entire word, as it's a single syllable.
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