Grave

usgb/ɡreɪv/
noun

A hole dug in the ground where a dead person is buried.

My grandfather was buried in the family grave.
Visual representation of "grave" - A hole dug in the ground where a dead person is buried.

Often appears as...

  • visit a grave
  • decorate a grave
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Visual representation of "grave"
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Cultural Sensitivity

Grave is often associated with respect for the deceased; use this term with solemnity and care.

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They quietly gathered around the grave to pay their respects.
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Not for Sleep

'Grave' refers to a burial spot, not 'grave' as in a bed to 'lay down' for sleep.

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It's a common mistake to confuse 'go to the grave' with expressions like 'go to bed'.
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Figurative Use

Sometimes 'grave' is used metaphorically to mean a serious, possibly final, outcome.

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His career is in the grave after that scandal.
Visual representation of the word "Grave"

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