buried
Pronunciation: [ˈberid]
Word
Context: "action"
(verb) to put something under the ground or cover it with dirt. It’s like when you plant a seed, you bury it in the soil so it can grow.
Example
Yesterday, we buried a time capsule in the park.
Example
She did not bury the treasure; instead, she kept it in a safe.
Example
Where will you bury your secret notes?
Context: "emotion"
(verb) to hide or keep something secret, especially feelings or problems. It's like when you don't want to talk about something that makes you sad, so you keep it buried inside.
Example
He buries his feelings to avoid upsetting anyone.
Example
She didn't bury her sadness; she talked openly about it.
Example
Why do you think people bury their emotions sometimes?
Context: "physical situation"
(verb) to be covered up or hidden by something, like being trapped under a lot of snow or dirt. If you are playing in the sand and you get buried, it means you are under the sand and can't be seen.
Example
After the snowstorm, we found the car buried under a thick layer of snow.
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The car was not buried in the driveway; it was parked safely inside the garage.
Example
Was the dog buried in the snow, or was it just playing around?
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