Phrase guide

drill in

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

Synonym of drill down.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: drill down

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

teach by drills and repetition

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hammer in, ram down, beat in

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: drill

History

Etymology

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