Cool MateMeaning of Burial
the act or ceremony of burying a dead body
In simple words: The act of placing a dead body in the ground.
Burial in a sentence
- a **burial place/mound/site**
- Her body was sent home for burial.
- His family insisted he should be given a proper burial.
- baptism, marriage and burial services
- His body was returned home for burial.
- There were objections to the body's burial in consecrated ground.
- We want to give him a decent burial.
- disturbing an ancient burial site
- preventing the body's burial in consecrated ground
How to use Burial
Used when discussing funerals or the act of putting someone to rest. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, though in casual conversations, simpler terms like 'funeral' may be more common.
Grammar pattern
burial + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'bury-all'—imagine burying all your worries with someone who passed away.
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Burial appears in
Burial in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
دفن
وضع جثة في التراب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সমাধি, কবর দেওয়া
মৃতদেহ মাটিতে পুঁতে ফেলার কাজ।
- GermanDeutsch
Bestattung, Beerdigung
Das Vergraben eines toten Körpers.
- SpanishEspañol
Entierro
El acto de poner un cuerpo muerto en la tierra.
- Persianفارسی
دفن
عمل گذاشتن یک جسد مرده در زمین.
- FrenchFrançais
Enterrement
L'acte de mettre un corps mort en terre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दफ़न
किसी मृत शरीर को ज़मीन में रखने की क्रिया।
- ItalianItaliano
Sepoltura
L'atto di mettere un corpo morto sottoterra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sepultamento, Enterro
O ato de colocar um corpo morto no chão.
- RussianРусский
Захоронение, Погребение
Процесс помещения тела умершего в землю.
- Urduاردو
تدفین، دفن
مردے کو زمین میں دفن کرنے کا عمل۔
- Chinese中文
埋葬
把遗体埋入地下的行为。
More words like Burial
- Funeral
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Burial
What does Burial mean?
The act of placing a dead body in the ground.
What is the definition of Burial?
the act or ceremony of burying a dead body
How do you use Burial in a sentence?
a **burial place/mound/site**
Can you give another example of Burial?
Her body was sent home for burial.
What are synonyms for Burial?
Common alternatives include interment, entombment, sepulture, funeral.
What is the opposite of Burial?
Opposite meanings include exhumation, removal.
What words go with Burial?
It commonly pairs with decent, proper, Christian, give somebody, attend, go to, take place, chamber, ground, mound, for burial, burial in.
What are common mistakes when using Burial?
Confused with 'bural', which is not a word. Using 'burials' incorrectly as a singular form. Mismatching the verb form, such as saying 'to burial'.
How do you pronounce Burial?
US: /["/ˈberiəl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈberiəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Burial?
Used when discussing funerals or the act of putting someone to rest. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, though in casual conversations, simpler terms like 'funeral' may be more common.
What CEFR level is Burial?
"Burial" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.