noun
bereavement
bih-REEV-muhnt
Bereavement (noun) means the experience of losing a close family member or friend to death, and the grief that follows. Example: “The company grants five days of paid bereavement leave.”
noun
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The experience of losing a close family member or friend to death, and the grief that follows.
"The company grants five days of paid bereavement leave."
"Bereavement can affect sleep, appetite, and concentration for months."
How to use bereavement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state and process of grieving after someone close to you dies.
Common pairings
bereavement leave
bereavement counseling
sudden bereavement
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Word forms
- Plural
- bereavements
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Etymology
Built from the verb bereave ("to deprive of, especially by death") plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for bereavement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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Frequently asked questions
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.
