Cool MateMeaning of Funeral
a ceremony, often a religious one, for burying or cremating (= burning) a dead person
In simple words: A sad event for someone who has died.
Funeral in a sentence
- Hundreds of people attended the funeral.
- a funeral procession
- a funeral march *(= a sad piece of music suitable for funerals)*
- A clergyman friend of the family conducted the funeral.
- Everyone went back to the house after the service for the funeral gathering.
- He read out a poem at her funeral.
- The dead man's son arranged the funeral.
- The family held a private funeral.
- a mass funeral of the victims of the fire
- the flames of the funeral pyre
How to use Funeral
Used in formal contexts when discussing the events surrounding someone's death. Avoid informal language as it can seem disrespectful.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'fun-eral' as a reminder it's the end of fun for someone.
Related words
Collocations with Funeral
Opposites of Funeral
Common mistakes with Funeral
- Confused with 'funeral service' - 'funeral' refers to the event itself.
- 'Funeral' used in a joyful context - it's always associated with sadness.
Funeral appears in
Funeral in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جنازة
مناسبة حزينة لشخص توفي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শেষকৃত্য
কারও মৃত্যুর পর একটি দুঃখজনক অনুষ্ঠান।
- GermanDeutsch
Beerdigung
Ein trauriges Ereignis für jemanden, der gestorben ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Funeral
Un evento triste por alguien que ha muerto.
- Persianفارسی
مراسم خاکسپاری
یک رویداد غمانگیز برای کسی که فوت کرده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Funérailles
Un événement triste pour quelqu'un qui est mort.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अंतिम संस्कार
किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति के लिए एक दुखद कार्यक्रम जिसका निधन हो गया है।
- ItalianItaliano
Funerale
Un evento triste per qualcuno che è morto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Funeral
Um evento triste para alguém que morreu.
- RussianРусский
Похороны
Грустное событие, связанное со смертью кого-то.
- Urduاردو
جنازہ, تدفین
کسی ایسے شخص کے لیے ایک افسوسناک تقریب جس کا انتقال ہو گیا ہو۔
- Chinese中文
Funeral
一个人去世后的告别仪式。
More words like Funeral
- Memorial
- Burial
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Funeral
What does Funeral mean?
A sad event for someone who has died.
What is the definition of Funeral?
a ceremony, often a religious one, for burying or cremating (= burning) a dead person
How do you use Funeral in a sentence?
Hundreds of people attended the funeral.
Can you give another example of Funeral?
a funeral procession
What are synonyms for Funeral?
Common alternatives include memorial, burial, interment, committal.
What is the opposite of Funeral?
Opposite meanings include celebration, party, festival.
What words go with Funeral?
It commonly pairs with family, private, public, attend, come to, go to, be held, take place, ceremony, mass, obsequies, at a/the funeral.
What are common mistakes when using Funeral?
Confused with 'funeral service' - 'funeral' refers to the event itself. 'Funeral' used in a joyful context - it's always associated with sadness.
How do you pronounce Funeral?
US: /["/ˈfjuːnərəl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfjuːnərəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Funeral formal or informal?
"Funeral" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Funeral?
Used in formal contexts when discussing the events surrounding someone's death. Avoid informal language as it can seem disrespectful.
What CEFR level is Funeral?
"Funeral" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.