Synonyms for

Graves

Verb / greɪvz / Another word for graves — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Graves are places where dead people are buried.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

serious solemn somber grave

Informal

serious heavy big deal

Literary

weighty profound

Antonyms

light trivial unimportant minor insignificant

Common collocations

  • grave concern
  • grave danger
  • grave mistake
  • grave illness
  • grave situation
  • grave consequences
  • grave doubts

Word family

noun grave
verb grave
adjective grave

Usage note

As an adjective, 'grave' means serious or solemn. It is often used to describe situations, concerns, or mistakes that are of great importance or seriousness. Be careful not to confuse it with 'grave' as a noun, which refers to a place of burial.

Example sentences

  1. The graves of soldiers are marked with flags on Memorial Day.
  2. The cemetery has many old graves with interesting stories.
  3. We placed flowers on my grandfather's grave.
  4. The family decided to cremate their loved one instead of burying them in a grave.
  5. The grave digger worked hard to dig a deep hole for the coffin.

Quotes

  • Death is a debt we all must pay. The graves proclaim the truth of the most melancholy aphorism of all: life is brief, and time is fleeting.
  • The graves of the dead are but the richest manure for the roots of future generations.
  • The graves of infants are always adorned by the hands of the innocent.

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