bury

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

bury

past (v2)

buried

past participle (v3)

buried

present participle

burying

3rd person singular

buries

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

buries

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.(slang)

   • Grandpa’s still in excellent health. He’ll bury us all!

2. 2.To place in the ground.

   • Later that morning, they wrapped Ian in a wildebeest skin and buried him near a shepherd tree.

3. 3.To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.

   • The splinter has buried itself under the nail.
   • The information I need is buried behind needless details.
   • She buried her face in the pillow, and I buried mine in my hands.

4. 4.To suppress and hide away in one's mind.

   • She buried her shame and put on a smiling face.

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A borough; a manor

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• remember