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burial

Pronunciation: [ˈbɛriəl]

Word

Learn how to use burial in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce burial

Pronunciation: [ˈbɛriəl]

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