Bury
/ˈberi/verb
To put something in the ground and cover it with earth.
They decided to bury the treasure in the backyard.
Often appears as...
- bury the hatchet
- bury one's head in the sand
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Literal Meaning
Bury often refers to putting something underground, like planting or hiding.
They buried the time capsule at the park.
Pro Tip 2/2Finality
To bury something can imply a sense of finality, such as ending something permanently.
The old rivalry between the two teams was finally buried.
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