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tomb

/tuːm/

Meanings
  • noun

    A structure for interring the dead, usually with a roof and walls.

  • noun

    A place or situation that is like a tomb or grave, especially one that is silent, still, or lifeless.


Pronunciation
  1. /tum/



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Rhymes
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groom , room , moon , spoon
Variants
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tomb , tombless , tombs , tombed , tombing
Etymology
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Old English tombe, from tomban to bury. Related to Old Norse tumba, a mound or barrow.


Trivia
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  1. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest known tomb still in existence.

  2. The word 'tomb' is derived from the Old English word 'tombe', which means 'to bury'.

  3. The largest tomb in the world is the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, built for King Mausolus of Caria and his wife Artemisia in the 4th century BC.


Related Concepts
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  1. mausoleum: A large and elaborate tomb, often built as a monument for a notable person or family.

  2. grave: A simple structure or marker for interring the dead.

  3. tombstone: A marker or stone placed on a grave to identify the deceased.


Culture
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In various cultures, tombs have been used as symbols of death, rebirth, and the afterlife. They have been built in various forms, from simple graves to elaborate mausoleums. Tombs have been featured in literature, art, and music, often representing a place of reverence and reflection.

How to Memorize "tomb"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, stone structure with a roof and walls, where people are buried. Visualize the solemnity and reverence surrounding such a place.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tomb' with the idea of a final resting place for the deceased.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tombs Are Burial Mountains' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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