CEFR B2

burial

noun

Meaning

The act or ceremony of putting a dead body into the ground.

Examples

The burial took place on a cold, rainy morning.
He was laid to rest in a simple burial service.

Synonyms: interment, entombment, burial, funeral

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burial (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛriəl/

Definition

The act or ceremony of putting a dead body into the ground.

Examples

The burial took place on a cold, rainy morning.
He was laid to rest in a simple burial service.
The ancient burial site contained many artifacts.

How to Use burial

burial of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what or who is being buried. — "The burial of the king was a grand affair."
burial at (prepositional phrase): Indicates the location of the burial. — "She requested burial at sea."

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