adjective
interred
Interred (adjective) means Buried, especially in a grave or tomb. Example: “The former president was interred at a national cemetery.”
adjective
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Buried, especially in a grave or tomb.
"The former president was interred at a national cemetery."
How to use interred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPut in a grave; buried.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "interned," which means detained or confined, often in a camp during wartime.
Easily confused with
interned
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Antonyms
unburied
Rhymes for interred
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What does “interred” mean?
The word “interred” means buried, especially in a grave or tomb. In plain terms, put in a grave; buried.
How do you use “interred” in a sentence?
Here is “interred” used in a sentence: “The former president was interred at a national cemetery.”
What is the opposite of “interred”?
The opposite of “interred” — its antonyms — is unburied.
What part of speech is “interred”?
“Interred” is an adjective.