bury
Pronunciation: [ˈbɛri]
Word
Context: “physical action”
(verb) to put something underground or cover it with dirt. For example, when you plant a seed in the ground, you bury it under some soil.
Example
She buried her treasure in the backyard to keep it safe.
Example
He didn’t bury the leftovers, so they went bad on the counter.
Example
Where did you bury your toy after playing with it?
Context: “emotional state”
(verb) to hide your feelings or emotions so that others cannot see them. It's like when someone is very sad but pretends to be happy.
Example
She buried her feelings and tried to enjoy the party.
Example
He couldn't bury his sadness about losing his pet.
Example
Why do you think she would want to bury her emotions?
Context: “cultural ritual”
(verb) to place a dead body in the ground as part of a funeral. This is how we say goodbye to someone who has passed away.
Example
They buried their grandmother in the local cemetery with a beautiful ceremony.
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They wouldn’t bury him in the backyard because it wasn’t allowed.
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How do different cultures decide where to bury their loved ones?
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