Berried: meaning, definitions and examples
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berried
[ ˈbɛr.id ]
past tense
The word 'buried' is the past tense of 'bury'. It means to place someone or something in the ground and cover it with earth. This term is commonly used in the context of funerals or hiding objects.
Synonyms
concealed, entombed, inlaid, interred
Examples of usage
- She buried her beloved pet in the backyard.
- They buried the treasure beneath the old oak tree.
- He was buried with full military honors.
- The letter was buried under piles of documents.
Translations
Translations of the word "berried" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enterrado
🇮🇳 दफनाया हुआ
🇩🇪 beerdigt
🇮🇩 dikubur
🇺🇦 похований
🇵🇱 pochowany
🇯🇵 埋められた
🇫🇷 enterré
🇪🇸 enterrado
🇹🇷 gömülü
🇰🇷 매장된
🇸🇦 مدفون
🇨🇿 pohřbený
🇸🇰 pochovaný
🇨🇳 埋葬的
🇸🇮 pokopan
🇮🇸 grafinn
🇰🇿 көміліп
🇬🇪 მარხული
🇦🇿 dəfn edilmiş
🇲🇽 enterrado
Etymology
The word 'buried' originates from the Old English word 'byrgan', which means 'to bury' or 'to conceal'. This word has roots in Proto-Germanic, where it is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages. Over time, the term evolved in form and usage but retained its core meaning related to placing something underground. In various cultural contexts, burying has significant implications, often associated with funerary practices, indicating respect for the deceased, or in a non-literal sense, to hide or conceal items. The continued use of the term underscores both its practical and metaphorical significance in language and customs.