grave

Meanings

• noun

  A container for deceased persons, usually buried in the ground.

  - "He visited the grave of his grandfather."
  - "The grave was adorned with flowers and a cross."

• adjective

  A serious or solemn state.

  - "The news was received with grave concern."
  - "He delivered the grave news to the family."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹeɪv/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

acute

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Synonyms

demure , sage , thoughtful , weighty , important , momentous , serious , sedate , serious , sober , solemn , sombre , staid , sweer , weightsome

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grave
crave , ave , grave , rave , wave

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Variants

List of all variants of grave that leads to same result
grave , graves , gravely , graveness , gravenesses , graver , gravest , graved , graven , graving , grave robber , a watery grave , beyond the grave , dig her own grave , dig his own grave , dig one's own grave , dig their own grave

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Etymology

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Old English 'graf' meaning 'pit, ditch, grave'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'graveyard shift' originated from the practice of burying the dead during the night.

2. In ancient Egypt, mummies were often buried in elaborate graves filled with treasures and food for the afterlife.

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Related Concepts

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1. cemetery: A burial ground or memorial park where graves are located.

2. graveyard: A burial ground, often used interchangeably with cemetery.

3. funeral: A ceremony or rite for the deceased, often accompanied by a burial in a grave.

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Culture

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In many cultures, graves are considered sacred sites for paying respects to the deceased. They are often marked with headstones or monuments and may be visited regularly for memorial services or rituals.

How to Memorize "grave"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rectangular or circular hole in the ground with a wooden or stone cover.
   - Visualize a funeral procession with mourners carrying a casket and lowering it into the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of burial or death.
   - Think of a final resting place for the deceased.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: G is for Grave, and G is for Ground.

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