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buried
BEH-reed
Buried (adjective) means Placed in the ground, as in a grave. Example: “Her grandfather is buried in the family plot.”
adjective
1
Placed in the ground, as in a grave.
"Her grandfather is buried in the family plot."
"The old sailor lies buried under an oak tree on the hill."
"Nobody knew the coins lay buried under the apple tree."
2
Hidden or concealed, often deep within something.
"The story was buried on the back page of the newspaper."
"Old photographs were buried at the bottom of the box."
"The key was buried under a pile of unopened letters on his desk."
How to use buried
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPut underground, or more broadly, hidden away and hard to find.
Common pairings
buried treasure
buried alive
buried deep
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- more buried
- Superlative
- most buried
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What does “buried” mean?
The word “buried” means placed in the ground, as in a grave. In plain terms, put underground, or more broadly, hidden away and hard to find.
How do you pronounce “buried”?
“Buried” is pronounced BEH-reed (/ˈbɛ.ɹid/ in IPA).
How do you use “buried” in a sentence?
Here is “buried” used in a sentence: “Her grandfather is buried in the family plot.”
What part of speech is “buried”?
“Buried” is an adjective.
Is “buried” a common word?
“Buried” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “buried” have?
“Buried” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: placed in the ground, as in a grave.
What is the difference between buried and cremated?
Both are ways of handling a body after death, but they are opposites in method. 'Buried' means placed in the ground, usually in a grave or tomb. 'Cremated' means reduced to ashes by burning. A burial keeps the body intact underground, while cremation does not involve placing it in the earth.
What is the opposite of buried?
In the burial sense, the opposite is 'exhumed', 'unearthed', or 'dug up', meaning removed from the ground. More loosely, 'uncovered' or 'exposed' work when something hidden is brought to the surface. Where 'buried' means covered by earth, its opposites all mean lifting it back out into the open.
Can 'buried' mean hidden?
Yes. Beyond the literal grave sense, 'buried' often means hidden or hard to find, as in 'the detail was buried in the report' or 'buried treasure'. It can also mean overwhelmed, as in 'buried in work'. The common thread is something covered up or out of sight.
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