graveyard

Meanings

• noun

  A burial place or cemetery.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1785147"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with graveyard
yard , ard , card , third , bird , heard

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Variants

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graveyard , graveyards , graveyard shift , graveyard shifts , whistle past the graveyard

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Etymology

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Originally, a 'graveyard' was an enclosed area for burying the dead within a monastic or parish churchyard. The term comes from Old English 'grasgard' meaning 'enclosure for corpses'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest 'graveyard' is located in Rasht, Iran, and is estimated to contain over 12 million tombstones.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that 'graveyards' are haunted by the spirits of the dead.

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Related Concepts

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1. cemetery: A 'cemetery' is a burial ground or place for interment of the dead. It is often larger than a 'graveyard' and may be administered by a religious organization or a private entity.

2. grave: A 'grave' is a container for interring the dead. It can be a simple pit in the ground or an elaborate monument.

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Culture

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In literature, 'graveyards' have been used as settings in various genres including horror, mystery, and romance. They symbolize death, reflection, and the passage of time. In art, 'graveyards' have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as symbols of mortality and the cycle of life and death.

How to Memorize "graveyard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, quiet place filled with headstones and tombstones.
   - Visualize the feeling of standing among the graves, surrounded by history and reflection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'graveyard' with the feeling of solemnity and reflection.
   - Think of the phrase 'rest in peace' when you hear the word 'graveyard'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'GRAVE' - Graves Reminds Us All Ends

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