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."

Synonyms of burial

Words with a similar meaning to burial:

• interment
• entombment
• burial
• funeral

Antonyms of burial

Words with the opposite meaning to burial:

• cremation
• exhumation

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