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Buries

Verb / ˈberi:z / Another word for buries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'buries' is the third-person singular form of the verb 'bury'. It means to put a dead body in the ground and cover it with earth.

Synonyms & similar words

bury swallowup sink eatup forget laytorest entomb swallow inter inhume immerse remember inter entomb inhume sepulcher interment inhumation entombment sepulture funeral grave tomb crypt mausoleum cemetery churchyard necropolis undertaker mortician

Example sentences

  1. He buries his bone in the backyard.
  2. She buries her treasure in the sand.
  3. The dog buries its toys in the garden.
  4. They bury their loved ones in the cemetery.
  5. We will bury the time capsule in the park.

Quotes

  • "He who buries his head in the sand is leaving his behind exposed." - Anonymous
  • "The graveyards are full of indispensable men." - Charles de Gaulle
  • "No one here gets out alive." - Jim Morrison

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