burial
Pronunciation: [ˈbɛriəl]
Word
Context: “rituals”
(noun) the act of placing a dead body in the ground or in a tomb. It's a way people honor someone who has died and say goodbye.
Example
The burial of the beloved artist was attended by many fans and friends.
Example
They decided against a burial and chose to cremate the body instead.
Example
What kind of ceremony will take place during the burial?
Context: “metaphor”
(noun) a way to describe putting something important away and not using it anymore. It can also mean hiding something from view.
Example
She felt a sense of burial when she put her old toys in the attic.
Example
The difficulties of the past cannot be buried forever; they must be faced.
Example
Do you think we should bury our old grudges and move on?
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