burying

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of interring or covering something, typically a dead body, with earth.

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Variants

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buried , buried the hatchet , buries , buries the hatchet , bury , bury the hatchet , burying , burying the hatchet , burying beetle , burying beetles

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Etymology

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From Old English 'berian' meaning 'to carry, bear'. Related to 'burh' meaning 'fortified place'.

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Trivia

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1. Burial at sea is a traditional practice for sailors and naval personnel.

2. The ancient Egyptians were known for their elaborate burial practices, including the construction of pyramids and the use of mummification.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interment: The act of interring a dead body in the ground or in an urn or other container.

2. Graveside service: A religious or secular ceremony held at the gravesite of a deceased person.

3. Cremation: The act of reducing a dead body to ashes using high heat.

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Culture

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Burying is an important cultural practice in many societies, often used as a means of honoring the deceased and providing a final resting place. In some cultures, specific rituals and traditions are followed during the burial process, such as the use of a coffin, a grave marker, or the placement of certain items with the deceased.

How to Memorize "burying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of shoveling dirt over a grave or covering a dead body with a blanket of earth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'burying' with the image of a cemetery or a funeral service.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'burying' as 'bringing up the earth' to cover something.

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