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Meaning of bury
to put a dead body into the ground, or to cover or hide something
Etymology of bury
The word "bury" comes from Old English "byrgan", which is derived from the verb "beorgan", meaning "to hide" or "to conceal"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the act of putting a dead body into the ground
Over time, the word has also taken on figurative meanings, such as to cover or hide something
Synonyms
inter
entomb
inhume
sepulcher
lay to rest
consign to the grave
enterr
conceal
hide
secrete
cover
envelop
shroud
shelve
shroud
shiver
immure
mummify
embalm
coffin
crypt
catacomb
mausoleum
vault
tomb
grave
pit
hole
excavation
ditch
trench
cellar
underground
underground burial
underground tomb
underground crypt
Definitions
- To put a dead body into the ground, typically with ceremony
- * To cover or hide something, such as a feeling or a problem
- * To put an end to something, such as a plan or a project
Usage Examples
- The family will bury their loved one in the cemetery tomorrow
- * She tried to bury her feelings of sadness and anger
- * The company will bury the project due to lack of funding