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bereavement

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Noun — The experience of losing a close family member or friend to death, and the grief that follows.

How to use bereavement

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Etymology

Built from the verb bereave ("to deprive of, especially by death") plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.

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What does “bereavement” mean?

The word “bereavement” means the experience of losing a close family member or friend to death, and the grief that follows. In plain terms, the state and process of grieving after someone close to you dies.

How do you pronounce “bereavement”?

“Bereavement” is pronounced bih-REEV-muhnt (/bɪˈriːvmənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “bereavement” in a sentence?

Here is “bereavement” used in a sentence: “The company grants five days of paid bereavement leave.”

What part of speech is “bereavement”?

“Bereavement” is a noun.

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