Entomb: meaning, definitions and examples
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entomb
[ ɪnˈtuːm ]
in a grave
To place or bury (someone) in a tomb or grave, especially with a ritual or ceremony. The act of entombing is often associated with respect and reverence for the deceased.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ancient pharaohs were entombed with treasures for the afterlife.
- She was entombed in the family crypt.
in a confined space
To enclose or confine someone or something in a small or restricted space. This can be used both literally and figuratively.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The miners were entombed in the collapsed tunnel.
- He felt entombed in his own thoughts.
Translations
Translations of the word "entomb" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enterrar
🇮🇳 दफनाना
🇩🇪 begraben
🇮🇩 mengubur
🇺🇦 поховати
🇵🇱 pochować
🇯🇵 埋葬する
🇫🇷 enterrer
🇪🇸 enterrar
🇹🇷 gömmek
🇰🇷 매장하다
🇸🇦 دفن
🇨🇿 pohřbít
🇸🇰 pochovať
🇨🇳 埋葬
🇸🇮 pokopati
🇮🇸 grafa
🇰🇿 жерлеу
🇬🇪 დასაფლავება
🇦🇿 dəfn etmək
🇲🇽 enterrar
Etymology
The word 'entomb' originates from the Middle English word 'entoumben', which comes from the Old French 'entomber'. The prefix 'en-' means 'in' or 'into', while 'tomb' comes from Latin 'tumba' meaning 'a burial mound'. The concept of entombing has been a part of human history for centuries, with different cultures and civilizations having their own rituals and practices for burying the deceased.
See also: entombment, tomb.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,579, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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