Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bury
verb
/ˈbɛri/
Definition
To place a dead body in the ground or to hide something underground.
Examples
- After the ceremony, they decided to bury their pet in the backyard.
- The treasure was buried deep beneath the old oak tree.
- She tried to bury her feelings after the breakup.
Meaning
Bury means to put something into the ground and cover it, often referring to a body or an item that is being concealed.
Synonyms
- inter
- entomb
- conceal
- hide