Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grave
noun
ɡreɪv
Definition
A place of burial for a dead person, often marked by a stone or a plaque.
Examples
- The old man visited his wife’s grave every week.
- She spoke in a grave tone, knowing the seriousness of the matter.
Meaning
The term ‘grave’ can refer to both the physical location where someone is buried and the seriousness of a situation or tone.
Synonyms
- tomb
- burial site
- sepulcher
- serious
