Cool MateMeaning of Grave
a place in the ground where a dead person is buried
In simple words: A place where a dead person is buried.
Grave in a sentence
- They visited the old family grave in the cemetery.
- The discovery of the ancient grave shed new light on historical events.
- He stood by the soldier's grave in silence to pay respects.
- The archaeologists carefully excavated the grave site last week.
- Her face took on a grave expression after hearing the news.
- The situation became grave when the storm destroyed the bridges.
- He gave a grave warning about the dangers of ignoring climate change.
- They spoke in a grave tone during the emergency meeting.
How to use Grave
Use 'grave' to refer to burial sites in a respectful context. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing death or funerals.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'grave' as a 'grave situation'—both related to seriousness and death.
Related words
Collocations with Grave
Synonyms for Grave
- tomb
- sepulcher
- burial site
- crypt
- interment
Common mistakes with Grave
- Confusing 'grave' with 'graveyard' (the area containing many graves).
- Using 'grave' to mean serious without context.
- Mispronouncing it as 'gravy'.
Grave appears in
Grave in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قبر
مكان يُدفن فيه شخص ميت.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Grave
যেখানে মৃত ব্যক্তিকে কবর দেওয়া হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Grab
Ein Ort, an dem ein Toter begraben ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Tumba, Sepultura, Serio, Grave
Un sitio donde entierran a alguien o algo muy serio.
- Persianفارسی
قبر، جدی
جایی که یک فرد فوت شده دفن میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Tombe
Un endroit où une personne décédée est enterrée.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कब्र
एक जगह जहाँ किसी मरे हुए इंसान को दफनाया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Tomba, Fossa
Un posto dove viene sepolta una persona morta.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Túmulo, Sepultura, Sépulcro
Um lugar onde uma pessoa morta é enterrada.
- RussianРусский
Могила, Серьезный
Место, где похоронен умерший человек.
- Urduاردو
قبر, سنجیدہ
وہ جگہ جہاں کسی مردہ شخص کو دفن کیا جاتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
坟墓, 严肃的
埋葬死人的地方。
More words like Grave
- Tomb
- 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.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Grave
What does Grave mean?
A place where a dead person is buried.
What is the definition of Grave?
a place in the ground where a dead person is buried
How do you use Grave in a sentence?
They visited the old family grave in the cemetery.
Can you give another example of Grave?
The discovery of the ancient grave shed new light on historical events.
What are synonyms for Grave?
Common alternatives include tomb, sepulcher, burial site, crypt, interment.
What is the opposite of Grave?
Opposite meanings include birth, life.
What words go with Grave?
It commonly pairs with deep, shallow, open, dig, mark, desecrate, beyond the grave, in a/the grave, on a/the grave, deep, shallow, open, dig, mark, desecrate, beyond the grave, in a/the grave, on a/the grave.
What are common mistakes when using Grave?
Confusing 'grave' with 'graveyard' (the area containing many graves). Using 'grave' to mean serious without context. Mispronouncing it as 'gravy'.
How do you pronounce Grave?
US: /["/ɡreɪv/"]/, UK: /["/ɡreɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Grave?
Use 'grave' to refer to burial sites in a respectful context. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing death or funerals.
What CEFR level is Grave?
"Grave" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.