Cool MateGrave
UK /["/ɡreɪv/"]/US /["/ɡreɪv/"]/
Definition
a place in the ground where a dead person is buried
In simple words: A place where a dead person is buried.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
Synonyms
- tomb
- sepulcher
- burial site
- crypt
- interment
Antonyms
- birth
- life
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'grave' with 'graveyard' (the area containing many graves).
- Using 'grave' to mean serious without context.
- Mispronouncing it as 'gravy'.