Cool MateCemetery
UK /["/ˈsemətri/"]/US /["/ˈseməteri/"]/
Definition
an area of land used for burying dead people, especially one that is not next to a church
In simple words: A place where people are buried.
Examples
- He was buried in a private cemetery.
Usage notes
Use 'cemetery' when referring to a burial ground. It's appropriate in respectful contexts but avoid in casual conversations or jokes.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Remember 'cemetery' with 'see me at the cemetery' to recall its meaning.
Collocations
- local
- private
- public
- be buried in
- visit
- in a/the cemetery
Synonyms
- graveyard
- burial ground
- memorial park
Antonyms
- home
- residence
- birthplace
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'graveyard', which usually refers to a burial place near a church.
- Spelling errors, such as 'cemetary'.