Bury: meaning, definitions and examples
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bury
[ ˈberē ]
funeral
To place a dead body in the ground, typically with a funeral ceremony. The act of burying is a way to honor the deceased and provide closure for loved ones. It is a common practice in many cultures around the world.
Synonyms
entomb, inter, inter, lay to rest
Examples of usage
- They will bury the deceased in the family plot next to their ancestors.
- The family chose to bury their loved one in a traditional ceremony.
- After the funeral service, they will bury the casket in the cemetery.
hide
To conceal something by placing it underground or covering it with a material. Burying can also refer to hiding something so deeply that it is difficult to find or uncover.
Synonyms
camouflage, conceal, cover, hide
Examples of usage
- He buried his treasure in the backyard so no one would find it.
- The secret documents were buried deep in the archives.
- She buried her emotions under a facade of indifference.
Translations
Translations of the word "bury" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enterrar
🇮🇳 दफ़नाना (dafnana)
🇩🇪 begraben
🇮🇩 mengubur
🇺🇦 поховати
🇵🇱 pochować
🇯🇵 埋葬する (maisou suru)
🇫🇷 enterrer
🇪🇸 enterrar
🇹🇷 gömmek
🇰🇷 묻다 (mudda)
🇸🇦 دفن (dafn)
🇨🇿 pohřbít
🇸🇰 pochovať
🇨🇳 埋葬 (máizàng)
🇸🇮 pokopati
🇮🇸 jarða
🇰🇿 жерлеу (jerleu)
🇬🇪 დაფარვა (dafarva)
🇦🇿 dəfn etmək
🇲🇽 enterrar
Word origin
The word 'bury' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'byrgan' meaning 'to place in the ground'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of interring or concealing something. Burying the dead has been a common practice in human societies throughout history, with various cultural and religious rituals associated with it.
See also: burial.